Case study Case Study: Milford Haven Port Authority – Acas conciliates in a dispute over pension changes Summary In late 2009, proposals to introduce a CARE Pension plan for employees of the Milford Haven Port Authority met with a mixed response. Whilst for some the scheme offered improvement to their pension status, for others the proposals meant revoking what was perceived as a more favourable final salary scheme. Following a consultation exercise, opposition to the proposed changes grew among certain section of the workforce. In January 2010, a union ballot among marine employees resulted in launch crew and pilots voting in favour of industrial action. Acas was invited to conciliate and it was hoped, help avert strike action. A series of meetings were held in which Acas

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