Pensions will dominate the union bargaining agenda for 2003/04

If this year's TUC conference is anything to go by, the battle over pensions is likely to be high on the unions' bargaining agenda over the coming wage round. The national minimum wage and equal pay will also figure prominently, while the hardy perennial of 'fat cat' pay is also likely to receive attention.

  • The trade union bargaining agenda 2003/04   Writing in IRS Employment Review, Adam Geldman reviews the trade unions' negotiating priorities on the eve of the new wage round.

  • TUC draws battle lines for 2004 and Unions call for compulsory employer pension contributions   IRS Employment Review reports from the TUC's annual congress in Brighton.
  • TUC labels directors hypocritical   IRS journal Occupational Pensions examines new research from the TUC, which highlights the growing divide between the pension benefits of staff and directors.

    • Also

    Pension cuts for TUC employees   Occupational Pensions reports.

    TUC highlights "growing divide" in pensions IRS Employment Review reports.

    Unions plan for new winter of discontent and EU directives fuel unrest   Ross Wigham presents Personnel Today's report on the TUC congress.

    Trade unions show a new sense of confidence   HR & Compliance Centre offers a selection of links to recent articles.

    How to work with trade unions and employee representatives  HR & Compliance Centre's 'How to' service offers practical guidance on dealing with trade unions.