Unison Scotland is preparing to ballot members on whether to take industrial action against proposed changes to pensions, including the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme.

The union's Scottish secretary, Mike Kirby, said it was unlikely members of the Scottish LGPS would have to pay higher employee contributions. But he added: "However, [ministers] have given no assurances on other changes including making you work longer and reversing the changes to changing the way your pension is calculated so you may get a smaller pension on retirement."

Unison has already lodged a dispute with relevant Scottish and UK ministers over the proposed changes.

The ballot opens on 11 October and closes on 3 November.

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