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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
So you have to have been continuously employed in the same thingummy for 25 years minumum?
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yep that sounds about right. I joined the scheme at the age of 31, I would only satisfy the 85 year rule after working to the age of 58. (58 years old + 27 years service). But it doesn't mean everyone can just retire when they reach that age and if they do they don't just get the pension paid out! unless they take a reduction.
I understand what people are saying about why should this pension be any different than others, but then why should we accept changes to something we signed up for!! And we do pay quite a large contribution, so no it's not paid for by the govt!
Strike was a last resort as this has been discussed back and forth for over a year. As I have mentioned before I am not on strike today as I am not part of a union, but I have taken leave to show my support as the pension issue does affect me!