Union representatives from across steel giant Corus gathered at the TUC headquarters in London yesterday to discuss the decision by Corus to close the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) to new entrants.

The National Trade Union Steel Co-ordinating Committee, which brings together all unions within Corus, issued the following statement: “The meeting was unanimous in its opposition to the move by Corus to close the pension scheme to new entrants. Representatives and shop stewards will be taking this powerful message of protest back to their workplaces.

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"We want to make it very clear that the unions are united in their determination to tell our members the truth behind Corus’ decision and to expose their motivation which is to close the pension scheme completely.

"Members have seen thousands of job losses across Corus, their bonus has been removed and now the company is attacking their pensions. Corus should be fully aware that the unions are saying enough is enough.

"Representatives have called for ballots for industrial action right across the company, so ultimately our members will decide."

(CD/GK)