A ROW over changes to pensions at BMW has yet to be resolved and industrial action is still being threatened after talks with union bosses today.

Unite general secretary Len McCluskey and shop stewards met with senior bosses at the carmaker's Mini plant in Cowley this afternoon.

BMW intends to close its final salary pension scheme by May 31 this year, which could result in workers losing up to £140,000 over the course of their retirement.

Mr McCluskey said: “While there was a cordial exchange of views, BMW were left in no doubt as to the depth of anger their pension plans have generated.

“During the meeting Unite raised a number of questions over BMW’s rationale and calculations. The company will now reflect upon those and we trust engage positively with Unite in the finding a solution.

“BMW should be under no illusion though. A failure to speedily respond to the points we have raised and negotiate meaningfully in finding a solution will result in a ballot for industrial action in the near future.”