Overview

The proposed national day of action is set to include strikes, rallies and other events in protest against the Government's decision to increase pension contributions for public sector workers from April 2012, effectively meaning that they would have to pay more and work longer to earn their pensions.

This briefing looks at what employers facing strike action from their employees can do to weather the storm. In doing so, Shoosmiths provide a brief background to the strike, the current legal position, the Government's position and practical steps employers can take to create a contingency plan.

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