A three month consultation period begins on Monday over proposals to overhaul the Island’s public sector pensions scheme.
With the cost of public service pensions rising by £38 million per year – around ten per cent – it’s clear something has to be done.
But while the union Prospect acknowledges that, it’s suggesting the proposed guidelines could amount to individuals paying more but getting less.
Chief Minister Tony Brown says that’s unfair (audio file attached):
BMA finds less than a quarter of doctors recommend working at Manx Care
The union says its latest staff survey is a "damning indictment" of healthcare provider
Abuse towards bus drivers 'will not be tolerated'
Bus Vannin says its staff have a right to do their job without fear of violence, intimidation or discrimination
Mountain Road closed due to snow and ice
DoI to review conditions later this morning
Dog owners and farmers surveyed on sheep worrying
MNFU wants 'honest opinions' as it pushes for stronger legislation
Majority of rates going up for residents across the Island
Two local authorities have opted to reduce theirs for the next financial year