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Prospect union urge caution over pension contribution hike

Higher member contributions to public sector pensions may be inevitable - but we must exercise caution. 

That's the message from the Prospect trade union - which represents over 2,300 workers on Island. 
 
It's working alongside government to find sustainable routes to stop 'encroachment' on the annual revenue budget - which is set to run out in five years. 
 
The union is concerned that workers in the sector will be worst hit - pensions officer Neil Walsh says we need to deal with it practically and fairly: 
 

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