PUBLIC sector unions are quite right to be urging workers to vote for strike action over pensions.

The 2004 Pensions Act will give extra tax relief of up to £4 billion for people earning over £100,000 per year. Meanwhile public sector workers are being expected to work more years before they retire, and have a smaller pension based on basic pay not final salary.

This government does not listen to reason. So strike action is the only way to make them think again.

ANDY NEWMAN

Avenue Road

Swindon