'Livable benefits pot takes longer' - Unison

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UK - Trade unions fear the government's age discrimination proposals could force staff to work even longer to earn a livable pension.

Unison – Britain’s biggest union – said the pressure for change should come from employees who want to continue working because of increased job satisfaction. General secretary Dave Prentis said...

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