More mass strikes could be on the way for local government as Unison said it was looking at the next steps to take in the dispute about pensions
Pay & benefits
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The TUC has reiterated its call for the government to adopt the proposals of the Pensions Commission, after research revealed more than four in 10 adults in the UK have no pensions savings
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Annual pay cuts force many workers to leave travel agency jobs.
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Pensions A-Day sneaks up unannounced.
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CBI director general Sir Digby Jones has launched a stinging attack on today’s strike by local government workers, calling the action selfish and divisive
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National minimum wage: should employers stop moaning about wage hikes?
by Ross Bentleyby Ross BentleyAs it becomes clear that Tony Blair is entering the last phase of his tenure as prime minister, it remains uncertain how his time at No 10 will be remembered.
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Given the government's success with childcare vouchers, there is a strong argument for allowing similar tax breaks for staff with caring responsibilities (for example, those who have elderly relatives to look after)
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..yet doing well is key to pay deals
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Also known as… Equality and diversity officer, manager or team leader, inclusivity officer or manager, equalities strategy officer or equalities...
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Applications to the Pension Protection Fund – the government's pensions safety net for struggling pensions funds – have leapt by more than 50% in the first quarter of 2006, as the turbulent trading environment continues to bite.
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Union chiefs are warning that tomorrow’s local government strike over pensions is just the beginning of a long campaign of...
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The TUC is revealing pay differences via an online database that allows workers to compare their salaries with those of their chief executives.
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Work and pensions secretary John Hutton has pledged to ease the burden on small firms if, in future, they are compelled to contribute to staff pensions
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Scottish local government politicians could receive a £20,000 pay-off if they step down at the next local government elections to let more young blood in.
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Sales staff at retailer PC World will no longer be paid commission on top of their basic salary to encourage them to give good advice, rather than chase sales