PP Show 2011: 2% leeway proposed for public sector pension contributions

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Trade unions have proposed a "tramway" system for the public sector pension cost envelope which would give a two per cent leeway either side of fixed costs.

Speaking at the Professional Pensions show this morning, GMB national secretary for public services Brian Strutton suggested an overall cost ceiling of 20% with a 2% leeway either side of the figur...

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