[park381]

Oh, but that's not right, is it? Us mere mortals already have to work till we are 65.

I think most other local authority workers country wide have been hit with the same news, yes the retirement age is 65, but it has always been possible to retire(exit) apart from the normal VR thingi, before 65 with most local authorities. But, I think the problem is if they choose to go (retire) early they will not be able to draw their "LA pension" until they are 65. Have still one or two friends working in local gov. Every time I see them its always the same chant.............you lucky b****** you got out just in time, I'll be here until i'm 65!!!
But what are HBC workers both "blue & white collar" workers going to gain, its national, all they will do is loose money by being on strike
Please correct me if I am wrong on this.
Another thought.........if HBC workers go on strike, they could be breaking their terms relating to pensions i.e. "broken service", think about that one