Physiotherapists vote to strike over pensions

Massive 'yes' vote for first industrial action in 31 yearsNHS physiotherapy staff working in England, Scotland and Wales have overwhelmingly voted to take strike action over the Government’s proposals to reduce their pensions, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has announced. With a combined turnout of 66 per cent, a huge 86 per cent backed industrial action over proposals that would force them to pay more and work up to the age of 68 for a pension that in many cases will be significantly lower. Many physiotherapy staff would be unable to work to 68 after a long career in