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The Unite Pension Scheme (PO-9208, 9259 and 9293)

Complainant: Mr D, Mr R & Mr J
Complaint Topic: Interpretation of scheme rules/policy terms
Ref: PO-9208, 9259 and 9293
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: 1. Unite the Union
2. the trustee of the Scheme
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Applicants’ complaints and no further action is required by the Union and the Trustee.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

The Applicants’ complaints against the Union and the Trustee concern the refusal to award an increase in 2013 on that part of their pension accrued prior to 6 April 1997.

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