Leaders plan pensions strike Bulletin

 teachers say that they will have to work longer for teachers of head money say that they are less likely to vote for a strike vote on plans to change their pension or notduring their annual Conference in Brighton.

The National Association of head teachers, which account for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said heads "feel betrayed" by the plans to curb public sector pensions.

Heads could lose an average of 100,000 pounds of their global pension, it said.

Ministers urge trade unions not to rush on industrial action decisions.

The Government began discussions with the unions and said that it is intended to announce firm proposals for all pensions in the public sector in the fall.

Next April, teachers and other workers in the public sector are invited to pay higher to their pension contributions.

The Hutton Inquiry in public sector pension recommended that most of the employees should move from pension plans 'final salary' to those based on an "average".

They should also retire at age 65, in accordance with the amendments to the pension from the State, he said.

"Betrayed".

Heads and teachers say that which means that they will no longer - work for less money.

Russell Hobby, the Secretary General of the National Association of teachers (NAHT) head said leaders feel angry and betrayed.

Many see the plan as a reward for their accepting lower pay than they could have won in the private sector, he said.

"They rightly see the proposals as an attack on the just reward for a lifetime of public service," he said.

"We see a loss of about 100,000 pounds of pension of the head of the teachers an average.". "Feels like a real betrayal to the profession."

The union will vote on Sunday on whether to organize a ballot for industrial action up to and including a strike. Mr. Hobby, said "Yes" is "very likely".

If the motion is adopted by the Conference, it is likely that the union will be voting - and take any action - in the fall.

But schools could be affected by strikes on pensions before this date. Two classroom teachers ' unions voted for their annual conferences similar action recently and they can vote this term.

The NAHT is strongest in primary schools - where he said that he represented 85% of managers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

She said that it represents 40% of the secondary heads.

"Necessary reform."

The Government began discussions with the unions and said that he will announce promise proposals for all pensions in the public sector in the fall.

It aims to define "general principles" for change of pension plans for teachers in England and Wales country at the end of June. Pension plans for teachers in Scotland and the North Ireland are decided by the national administrations.

Schools Minister Nick Gibb said recently at the Conference of teachers pensions of the public service must remain a gold - but that the increase in costs and a greater life expectancy mean the reform was necessary. The Government encourages teachers - and principals - do not precipitate decisions.