For centuries the contribution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to society has been ignored. Until recently most LGBT people preferred to avoid attention to escape victimisation and harassment. This prejudice was enforced by law. In the UK it is only circa 40 years since homosexuality was decriminalised. In recent years the notorious Section 28 … Continue reading LGBT History

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced that it plans to close its Sheffield office, putting 250 jobs at risk. Work from Sheffield, includes policy development, this will move to London and senior officials have said BIS will be withdrawing from other sites across the UK, risking a further 100 jobs. Please sign the … Continue reading BIS: Business department putting jobs at risk

Thanks to all the members who have completed the survey and/ or raised the future of the Number 14 Bus Extension to Peel Park. The Branch has received replies from several MPs who have agreed to raise the future of and the need for Public Transport to continue to Peel Park. On Monday 8th February … Continue reading Number 14 Bus – Campaigning Update

For centuries the contribution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to society has been ignored. Until recently most LGBT people preferred to avoid attention to escape victimisation and harassment. This prejudice was enforced by law. In the UK it is only circa 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised. In recent years the notorious Section 28 … Continue reading

Just think of what has happened in the last 5 years in the Civil Service alone. 2010 – 2015 Since 2010 90,000 jobs gone, 1 in 4 of them administrative jobs Pay frozen then artificially held down below inflation in prices to result in a 20% loss of value Made to wait longer for Pensions … Continue reading The Trade Union Bill – Why Should You Be Concerned?

Do not support these campaigns from your work email This week (8-14 Feb) is heartunions week, celebrating the work trade unions and their network of volunteer reps do to help working people every day. In workplaces all over Britain, union activists are making sure we are safe, protecting our jobs, bargaining for fair pay, and helping … Continue reading ♥ HeartUnions 8th – 14th Feb

The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group: Fair processing notice issued DWP has issued a Fair Processing Notice today, as required under the Data Protection Act 1998, to inform all staff that Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL) intends to process their personal data, relating to HR, payroll, procurement and finance, offshore, in … Continue reading DWP issues Notice for offshore HR Data Processing by SSCL

The branch recently surveyed members on the acceptance (or otherwise) of their requests for annual leave for 2016. 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.      

The following details have been supplied by the PCS DWP Group: PCS members will have been concerned to read in the press that the Government has taken a decision to trial the “devolution” of Attendance Allowance to local authorities. Members will also know that the Government’s austerity programme means huge numbers of councils lack the … Continue reading Future of Attendance Allowance