British trade union and American aviation giant clash over DB scheme closure

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Plans to close General Electric aviation's defined benefit scheme could halt production at the world's largest aeroplane engine producer after angry workers threatened strike action.

GE, the globe's number one manufacturer of plane engines, is currently in consultation over proposals to close its DB scheme to new members, increase employee contributions and introduce reforms to...

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