Strike action planned around Tata Steel pension scheme

Posted on 16 Mar 2015 by Callum Bentley

Trade unions representing Tata Steel workers are set to ballot their members to take action after the steel giant announced it is to close its current pension scheme.

A Tata spokesman said that it would consult employees on the closure of the pension scheme – a move which will affect around 17,000 workers. It proposes to replace it with a defined contribution scheme. Tata Steel produces steel in Port Talbot, Wales, Scunthorpe in England’s North East and Rotheram in…

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