In an act of unspeakable greed, the UK government is forcing Firemen and Firewomen to pay a substantial proportion of their pay into a pension scheme which requires them to work in a very dangerous job until they are 60 years old. If they should retire before they reach 60, they will only receive a pension at half the promised full rate.
The government is stealing from our Fire Brigades. Firstly, they are paid a pittance for what they do. Secondly, they are being forced to pay a far higher percentage of their pay than anyone else - effectively cutting their pay. Thirdly, due to the harsh working conditions, the vast majority of the Fire Workers will be forced to retire before they can receive a full pension, thus losing half their money. This is despicable.
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