montage picture of members at work Prospect warns scientific cuts are 'dangerous'
09/09/2010
The union representing 68,000 scientists and engineers in the public and private sectors described plans announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable to cut back on scientific research, as “dangerous.”

Civil servants lobby against redundancy cuts
08/09/2010
The government’s attack on levels of redundancy compensation for civil servants is unlawful, unconstitutional and unnecessary, professional civil servants will tell MPs.
Fair pay review must reward specialists, union urges
07/09/2010
Half the professionals in the civil service (48%) and its agencies say their pay structure is unfair, and only 35% believe it is fair, an online survey by Prospect has revealed.

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Our new members' guide explains what redundancy is, what you're entitled to, and how trade unions may have a right to be consulted. 
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Prospect's official submission to John Hutton's Independent Public Service Pensions Commission says public service pension provision is affordable and sustainable.
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Prospect members will lobby parliament at 12.30pm on Thursday 9 September. Read our leaflet explaining why we oppose the government's 'Money Bill'.