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		<title>Press release: Thursday 10 November &#8211; Aegis comments on AEGON&#8217;s quarterly results</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/11/10/press-release-thursday-10-november-aegis-comments-on-aegons-quarterly-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“AEGON’s reports of strong quarterly results have only added to the growing unrest amongst its employees who found out on Tuesday that the company plans to cut their pension provisions. Our members have made it clear that they will resist these changes by all means available to them.” ENDS Note to Editors: Aegis the Union [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Press release – 8 November 2011: our view on AEGON&#8217;s plans to reduce staff pension schemes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to AEGON UK’s announcement today about their proposals to reduce staff pension schemes, Brian Linn, General Secretary of Aegis the Union, states: “This is a devastating attack on the people who have loyally supported AEGON UK through a turbulent year as the company restructures to meet the demands of its Dutch shareholder. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get free Excel training through Union Learn!</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/10/21/get-free-excel-training-through-union-learn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free training in Excel for our members We&#8217;ve talked about our new Union Learn initiative quite a bit recently, and are delighted to let you know all the work we&#8217;ve been doing on this recently now lets us offer you a free two day course in Microsoft Excel at Stevenson College here in Edinburgh. A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Press release – 8 September 2011: Further AEGON job losses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to AEGON UK’s announcement today about restructuring several parts of the business to reduce operating costs, Brian Linn, General Secretary of Aegis the Union, states: “For many of our members, today&#8217;s announcement brings months of uncertainty to an end. However, we appreciate that a considerable number of people are in areas impacted by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Press release – 16 August 2011: The sale of Guardian Financial Services &#8211; Aegis&#8217;s comments</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/08/16/press-release-%e2%80%93-16-august-2011-the-sale-of-guardian-financial-services-aegiss-comments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to AEGON UK’s announcement today about the sale of Guardian Financial Services, Brian Linn, General Secretary of Aegis the Union, states: “Our understanding is that there is no adverse impact on our Edinburgh based members who support Guardian. Should this change, we expect to be fully consulted.” ENDS Note to Editors: Aegis the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Press release &#8211; 19 May 2011: update on AEGON restructuring</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/05/19/press-release-19-may-2011-update-on-aegon-restructuring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 13:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to AEGON UK’s announcement today about restructuring several parts of the business, Brian Linn, General Secretary of Aegis the Union, states: “This is a sad and difficult time for our members, with many of them facing an uncertain future. Although we’ve all been expecting the announcements, we appreciate the huge impact they have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Work dominates modern life. Here&#8217;s why you need to be in a union.</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/05/12/work-dominates-modern-life-heres-why-you-need-to-be-in-a-union/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/05/12/work-dominates-modern-life-heres-why-you-need-to-be-in-a-union/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 14:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Britain today there are more than 29 million people in paid employment. Most people spend up to a quarter of their lives at work &#8211; longer, on average, than anywhere else in Europe. Work can be &#8211; should be &#8211; satisfying, enjoyable and rewarding, and most employers treat their workers fairly. But some do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March for the Alternative: 26 March 2011, London</title>
		<link>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/03/11/march-for-the-alternative-26-march-2011-london/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aegistheunion.co.uk/2011/03/11/march-for-the-alternative-26-march-2011-london/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[      The TUC is organising a national march and rally on 26 March 2011 in response to the government&#8217;s programme of fast and deep public spending cuts. They have asked all unions to participate, and we are sending a delegation down to London. If you are interested in taking part in this march, [...]]]></description>
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