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Pension plans under the microscope

Unions in the Isle of Man say they will be studying the government’s public sector pension proposals very carefully.

Yesterday, the government announced a three month consultation on the plans, which would see the unification of 15 current schemes.

Many public sector employees, particularly in the health service, are already warning of dire consequences should they lose any benefits.

Regional industrial organiser for Unite Mick Hewer says the devil may be in the details of the document:

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