Unite's reaction to Aon's plans to cut pension payments
8th April 2009
Unite, Britain's biggest union, has today issued a stark warning
that it will not tolerate employers who attempt to use the credit
crunch as an excuse to attack workers' pensions.
The warning follows Aon's announcement that it intends to cut
its contributions to workers' pensions by up to half.
Unite's joint general secretary, Derek Simpson said: "Aon's
announcement has put us on standby and we will be keeping a careful
eye on employers who may now try to use the credit crunch as a
cover to permanently cut pension contributions. We will not stand
idly by and allow the herd instinct to take effect.
"We are prepared to work with employers who face genuine
difficulties by agreeing temporary measures to deal with the
recession which is a temporary problem.
"The government should act to prevent other employers from
following suit. It is imperative that when the recession comes to
an end workers' terms and conditions are not permanently
eroded."
ENDS
Contact Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315
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