PEI reforms workers pension, worker's unions unhappy

In Prince Edward Island, workers are unhappy at how the local government is managing their pension benefits.

In a report by CBC News, Premier Robert Ghiz and Finance Minister Wes Sheridan announced reforms to the province's pension plan. 

The move was done to make sure it will remain financially sustainable. 

One of the reforms made include that workers would have to work until they reach 62 years old in order to get full pension benefits. 

This has prompted civil servants to decide if they should change their retirement plans.

Debbie Bovyer leads the Union of Public Sector Employees, one of the five worker's unions affected. 

After 16 months of talks, Bovyer says that she's disappointed that the government went on its own without any negotiation. 

The new set of rules will be implemented next year.