UK - Amicus, the UK's largest private sector union, has pressed the Government to legislate against final salary scheme closures, accusing employers of turning back a century of pensions progress.
Union general secretary Roger Lyons also warned of “certain poverty” if action is not taken to protect employees and stem the rising trend. Addressing a convention of Amicus members, Lyons said:...
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