The latest edition of the Branch Newsletter has been published and can be found here.

Following the joint announcement from PCS and DWP on the pay negotiations, PCS has released a circular giving an update on the negotiations which can be found here.

Members may have picked up that there is to be a joint statement issued tomorrow regarding the ongoing pay talks. This has been agreed between PCS and DWP and is intended to give an update on negotiations and a flavour of the issues being discussed. The talks are ongoing and are expected to continue for … Continue reading DWP Pay Talks Update – 24th FEBRUARY 2016

Help build PCS in your workplace February 2016 If you would like to get more involved in your union's work but do not hold a formal representative role then register as a PCS union advocate to help build PCS in your workplace. There are many ways that you can get involved and it doesn't have … Continue reading

The Zero Discrimination Day is a UNAIDS campaign of solidarity that stands up to racism, discrimination at work, discrimination at school, and other activities that reduce people's ability to participate fully and meaningfully in society. Around the world, this movement has garnered the support of many celebrities and prominent figures who want a world free … Continue reading Zero Discrimination Day 2016

The following details have been supplied by the Trades Council: "We would like to invite you to come along and show support for the community event "One Preston, One Community," to be held on Preston's Flag Market on Saturday, February 20th between 12pm and 2pm. We are united in our defence of Preston’s multicultural community … Continue reading One Preston, One Community

The following details have been supplied by PCS North West Regional office: Colleagues Please see below a list of National Events: Stop Trident Saturday, 27/2/16 in London - Protest against Britain’s nuclear weapon system. (Mark S and Jeremy Corbyn are key note speakers) Stand up to Racism 19/3/16 in London - UN Elimination of Racism Day including … Continue reading National Events

The Branch has been alerted to problems in Benefit Services Directorate of members who had applied for part time working as part of their applications to join the DWP. The following is an extract from a response to the Branch from Senior BSD Management: “It may help if I explain that the positions are offered … Continue reading New Entrant’s – Part time applications

The branch recently surveyed members on their experiences of the appraisal system (thus far) for the 2015/6 reporting period. The questions asked, and percentage and numbers of responses can be found here. The supplementary comments submitted can be viewed here. Thank you for completing the survey and additional comments.

Dear Mr Griffiths Thank you for contacting me about Section 8 of the Enterprise Bill. I note your comments. Please be assured that I appreciate the hard work of Civil Servants. I have often met with the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) during my time as a Member of Parliament. This Government made a … Continue reading Reply from Ben Wallace MP