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USS proposed pension changes.

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  • hyubh
    hyubh Posts: 3,746 Forumite
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    Moneyer wrote: »
    If the scheme is reliant on future contributions to meet existing liabilities, the rationale for expanding membership seems painfully clear. The word "pyramid" springs unfortunately to mind….

    CARE section membership effectively subsidised mounting FS section liabilities; new members entered the CARE section.
  • kidmugsy
    kidmugsy Posts: 12,709 Forumite
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    hyubh wrote: »
    CARE section membership effectively subsidised mounting FS section liabilities; new members entered the CARE section.

    Yes, but we were discussing the massive growth in membership, much of which happened before there was a CARE section.
    Free the dunston one next time too.
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