Unions reject United Utilities' proposal to shut DB scheme

Michael Klimes
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Workers at United Utilities are set to vote on industrial action if the firm goes ahead with plans to close its defined benefit (DB) scheme.

Four unions - Unison, Unite, GMB and Prospect - have balloted members in response to the firms statutory consultation on the closure, which started last month. Between 96% and 97% of members rej...

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