Member Nominated Trustees

There is a legal requirement that, at a minimum, one-third of trustees be nominated by the scheme members.

The facility for employers to opt-out of the requirements has been removed.

Please alert Usdaw’s pensions team about any proposed trustee selection or election process in your employer’s pension scheme.

We must ensure that we get as many Usdaw Member-Nominated Trustees as possible.  They can play a vital role in the pension scheme, by being in effect, the ordinary members’ voice on the body that runs the scheme.

All Usdaw Trustees are encouraged to be part of the Usdaw trustee network and to receive advice, training and information to assist them in their work.

They can also become part of the TUC Trustees’ network through which they will receive regular briefings about pension schemes and other pension related matters.

We invite Member-Nominated Trustees to work closely with the Usdaw Pensions Section and to alert us to any possible changes and developments in their scheme. This is so that the appropriate negotiating officer can ensure that the union is consulted and involved.

For more information about what’s involved in becoming a trustee, click here.