SIPTU Slam Government Plans To Increase The Pension Age From 66 To 67 Next Year
The union is today launching its STOP 67 campaign - demanding the move is scrapped.
Government plans to increase the pension age from 66 to 67 next year have been described as an 'obscenity' by SIPTU.
The union is today launching its STOP 67 campaign - demanding the move is scrapped.
It's warning thousands of people will be left facing a financial "cliff edge" when their contractually forced to retire at 65, but then have to wait two years before getting state pension payments.
Frank Connelly from SIPTU believes all stakeholders should have a say in the decision:
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