Unions say national ballot for industrial action at Corus is
imminent
17th September 2009
Union representatives from across steel giant Corus gathered at
the TUC headquarters in London today to discuss the decision by
Corus to close the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) to new
entrants.
The National Trade Union Steel Co-ordinating Committee, which
brings together all unions within Corus, issued the following
statement: “The meeting was unanimous in its opposition to the move
by Corus to close the pension scheme to new entrants.
Representatives and shop stewards will be taking this powerful
message of protest back to their workplaces.
“We want to make it very clear that the unions are united in
their determination to tell our members the truth behind Corus’
decision and to expose their motivation which is to close the
pension scheme completely.
“Members have seen thousands of job losses across Corus, their
bonus has been removed and now the company is attacking their
pensions. Corus should be fully aware that the unions are
saying enough is enough.
“Representatives have called for ballots for industrial action
right across the company, so ultimately our members will
decide.”
ENDS
Editor’s notes
Community, Unite and GMB are represented on the National Trade
Union Steel Co-ordinating Committee.
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