OTM Pensioners' Edition January 2016 Issue 50
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Issue 50 January 2016 ON THE MOVE PENSIONERS’ EDITION REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES To recognise and remember those donations – even Barbara Windsor military uniform alongside other veterans who served our country, we supported helped out for the cause by lending and Armed Forces personnel to the The Royal British Legion with its ‘Live her voice to network broadcasts. Cenotaph and laid a wreath. Retired bus On’ campaign for November’s Poppy A bus and tube train were covered in driver John Norris led them in the parade. Appeal. Highlighting the importance a Poppy Appeal wrap and, continuing Commissioner Mike Brown said: of helping ex-servicemen and women their annual tradition, black cab drivers “It is an honour that we were given the settle back into civilian life, it supports offered a free taxi service to veterans. opportunity to not only take part in them after their time in the Forces. The ‘Poppy Cabs’ took them to and from the march, but to lay a wreath at the Posters featuring colleagues who have Westminster Bridge for the occasion. Cenotaph in remembrance of all the served their country were displayed in Members of the London Transport Old transport staff who lost their lives in our stations and fundraisers collected Comrades Association marched in their the Great Wars and other conflicts.” otm PENSIONER NEWS otm PENSIONER NEWS Members’ Meeting held in October, which PENSIONERS’ FORUM SUMMARY had been attended by 209 members, Main issues discussed by TfL management and Pensioners’ 123 of whom were pensioners, and Representatives at the meeting held on 18 November 2015 advised that information on the question and answer session would be made n Pensioner Liaison Scheme were given an update on the audit available on the TfL Pension Fund website. A report was given on the Pensioner of retired staff nominee cards due Liaison Scheme Representatives’ to be completed in January 2016. n London Transport Pensioners’ Annual Meeting held in October. A discussion also took place on the Association (LTPA) The key points raised had been the information published on the TfL website The Pensioners’ Forum Representatives need to encourage more pensioners about retired staff travel entitlements ratified an amendment to the Constitution to volunteer as representatives and and it was agreed the Pensioners’ of the LTPA which enabled any pensioner to reinforce the message that the Representatives would review this and or deferred pensioner of the TfL Pension representatives were there to offer friendly provide comments and suggestions Fund who joins one of the Founding contact with pensioners on behalf of for any additional information. Associations (the LTRSA, the LTSA and TfL, and provide assistance if required. the Fifty Five Society) to be enrolled also n TfL Pension Fund as a life member of the LTPA without n Staff Travel The TfL Management Representatives payment of an additional subscription, The Pensioner Representatives gave a report on the Fund Annual effective from 18 November 2015. STAFF TRAVEL UPDATE WHY DID I GET THAT LETTER? Since 2 January, Stratford, Stratford High Street, Stratford International DLR, West Ham, Star As a part of the support in a visit from your local PLR – they Lane, Canning Town and Abbey Road have retirement that is available to will not take offence if you decline. moved from Zone 3 to the Zone 2/3 boundary. you as a pensioner, TfL funds TfL recently hosted a meeting a Pensioner Liaison Scheme. of the reps and there was some STAY IN TOUCH The Pension Liaison feedback that pensioners are The London Transport Retired Staff Association is drawn Representatives (PLR) who suspicious of the letter to say there mainly from operational grades, but all former LT operate the scheme are all retired is a representative in their area asking employees can join. Life membership costs £5 and, if members and are available to help to visit them. We want to reassure you are interested, contact Rena Craig on 01789 205739. you. This help might be advice, you that the PLRs aren’t there to companionship, someone to help check up on you. They are calling you you connect with other ex-TfL staff to offer support, advice or to help CONTACT DETAILS FOR or just to have a chat about your you navigate the pension arena. PENSIONER ENQUIRIES career or even tell you about theirs. And remember, you don’t have The PLRs have access to a range to wait for their letter or call, you TfL Pension Fund Pensioner Liaison 4th Floor, Transport for London of information and advice related to can call them too! Wing over Station, 4th Floor, common problems experienced by You can find out who your local 55 Broadway, Wing over Station, London SW1H 0BD 55 Broadway, retired people, which members have rep is, or even to enquire about helpdesk@ London SW1H 0BD often found helpful. However, there becoming a rep yourself, by calling tflpensionfund.co.uk 0800 015 5074 020 7918 3733 [email protected] is no obligation on you to agree to 0207 918 3733. Staff Travel Transport for London, Hospital Saturday Fund Floor 1, 020 7928 6662 14 Pier Walk, North Greenwich, Transport Benevolent Fund London SE10 0ES 0300 333 2000 otm ONLINE 0800 015 5073 Simply Health Transport Friendly Society You can access otm Pensioners’ Edition online on the TfL Pension Fund website 0800 072 6719 020 7240 8886 at http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/pensions/on_the_move.asp. Tax queries – HMRC 0300 200 3300 You can also opt out of receiving a paper version, saving money on printing and (quote ref 083/LT7 and your National Insurance number) distribution costs as well as doing your bit to help reduce our carbon footprint, You can log on to the TfL Pension Fund website at by contacting the Pension Fund Office on 020 7918 3733. www.tflpensionfund.co.uk The opinions and views expressed in the advertisements in this magazine are in no way those of The publishers will accept an advertisement or other inserted material only on the condition London Underground Ltd or Transport for London. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not that the advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not in any way infringe copyright or necessarily represent the views of London Underground or the editorial team. All rights reserved. contravene the provisions of the Trade Descriptions Act. All copy is subject to the approval No part of this magazine may be copied or reproduced in any form, including photocopying, of the publishers, who reserve the right to refuse, amend, withdraw or otherwise deal with without consent of the holder of the copyright. Advertisements or other inserted material are advertisements submitted to them at their absolute discretion and without explanation. accepted subject to the approval of the publishers and their current terms and conditions. All advertisements must comply with the British Code of Advertising Practice. 2 otm PENSIONER NEWS PENSION INCREASES THE RESULTS ARE IN The full pension increase from 1 April The longest-serving quarter of the 26 November 2015. The other casual 2016 is 0.8 per cent. This is based on TfL Pension Consultative Council vacancy position will be considered the rise in the Retail Price Index over (PCC) retired from office on before the next PCC meeting in 2016. 12 months to September 2015. 30 November 2015. The term of In Section Two (representing TfL and Depending on the period of office for the new appointments its subsidiaries or contractors, excluding membership, your pension may commenced on 1 December 2015 London Underground Limited), Steve comprise various components. and will end on 30 November 2019. Poole retired. Three nominations Some won’t be increased by the In Section One (representing were received and following a postal Fund at the above rate but may pensioners and deferred pensioners), ballot Sean Mobbs was elected. be increased by the State. Anne Garland and Christopher In Section Three (representing If you have been receiving your Sullivan retired. This Section did not London Underground Limited, its pension for less than a year, you receive any nominations therefore subsidiaries and Tube Lines Limited), may receive a pro rata increase. two casual vacancies exist. Paul Murphy and Paul O’Brien retired. Following the election results, Three nominations were received Effective date Up to 1 April 2015 0.80% a nomination was received from Joel and following a postal ballot they 02/04/2015 to 01/05/2015 0.73% Kosminsky. His position for Councillor were re-elected. Paul Murphy and 02/05/2015 to 01/06/2015 0.67% was discussed and accepted by Paul O’Brien have both served on 02/06/2015 to 01/07/2015 0.60% 02/07/2015 to 01/08/2015 0.53% Section One Councillors and ratified the PCC since December 2001 and 02/08/2015 to 01/09/2015 0.47% by the PCC at their meeting on December 2007 respectively. 02/09/2015 to 01/10/2015 0.40% 02/10/2015 to 01/11/2015 0.33% 02/11/2015 to 01/12/2015 0.27% For more information about the PCC, please visit the TfL Pension Fund 02/12/2015 to 01/01/2016 0.20% website at www.tflpensionfund.co.uk or contact PCC Secretary Julian Collins 02/01/2016 to 01/02/2016 0.13% on 020 7918 3789 or email [email protected] 02/02/2016 to 01/03/2016 0.07% ADVERTISEMENT 3 otm PENSIONER NEWS NEWS FROM AROUND TfL 1: Four Lines Modernisation train frequency northeast of (4LM), formerly the Sub-surface Seven Sisters from 24 per hour to Upgrade Programme, will see the 36.