Along with other councils throughout the country St Edmundsbury has been notified by a number of trade unions that it is their intention to take industrial action over changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The first national strike day is planned for Wednesday 23 March. It is not possible to judge exactly what impact a strike may have on St Edmundsbury's services - every action will be taken to keep any disruption to a minimum.
Anyone experiencing problems with our services on Wednesday can call this number
01284 757675
which will have a recorded message on that day, updated as and when information becomes available. Information will also be available on our website: www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
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Notes to news editors:
For information about the changes to the pension scheme, due to come into effect on 1 April, check the Local Government Employers' Organisation website: www.lg-employers.gov.uk
and the Unison website: www.unison.org.uk
Unions which have formally notified St Edmundsbury that they intend to take industrial action are: Unison, Amicus and T&G.
ISSUED BY MARIANNE HULLAND, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, ST EDMUNDSBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL. Tel 01284 757034. marianne.hulland@stedsbc.gov.uk
