To all Members of the PCS Fylde Central Benefits and Services Branch Dear ColleaguesMembers will have seen the details about the threat to PCS in terms of the employer withdrawing “check off” (payment of subscriptions from wages) and the reasons why we are asking members to switch to direct debit.We have arranged teams of PCS … Continue reading Warbreck Direct Debit Switch Days 28th and 29th January 2015
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Union Busting at the heart of government
Conservative ministers have launched a campaign of union-busting at the very heart of government, the UK civil service. Their actions show how the Tories will attack union rights across the whole public sector if they form a government after the election. But their actions also give the green light to employers to go on the … Continue reading Union Busting at the heart of government
DWP confirm check off stops at end of March 2015 – ACT NOW
Click the picture above. Do it now before it is too late!The text below is aimed at branches, representatives and officers. However it highlights the massive task ahead to ensure PCS members stay members and can continue to get representation. The branch needs your help. PLEASE SIGN UP TO DIRECT DEBIT.Regions and branches should now take … Continue reading DWP confirm check off stops at end of March 2015 – ACT NOW
Local NLP – Hypnotherapy Option – A New Option
The Fylde Central Benefits and Services Branch have been approached by a former Branch Officer, who is now a fully trained and functioning Neuro Linguistic Programming/ Hypnotherapist working in Fylde/ Preston area.They have informed the Branch that they are prepared to offer a 10% discount to members of PCSFylde Central Benefits and Services members.They offer … Continue reading Local NLP – Hypnotherapy Option – A New Option
Short Story Competition
Wordsmag is running a short story competition open to union members.Entry is free and closes on December 30th 2014 with a £50 first prize.Further information can be viewed on the Wordsmag website.
NHS Demonstration 24-11-14
The following has been received from Blackpool Against the Cuts: To All BAC Supporters,Thought you might like to know that the there is to be a demonstration in support of the NHS at the NEW main entrance of Victoria Hospital Blackpool on Monday 24th of November between 8am and 11am. Anyone wishing to show their … Continue reading NHS Demonstration 24-11-14
Warbreck Direct Debit Switch Day – 19th November 2014
To all Members of the PCS Fylde Central Benefits and Services BranchDear ColleaguesWarbreck Direct Debit Switch Day19th November 2014 Members will have seen the details about the threat to PCS in terms of the employer withdrawing “check off” (payment of subscriptions from wages) and the reasons why we are asking members to switch to direct … Continue reading Warbreck Direct Debit Switch Day – 19th November 2014
Government misled Lords on self-employment
The following details have been supplied by the TUC:A Government Minister misled the Lords over plans to exempt most self-employed workers from the Health and Safety at Work Act, new information indicates.Ministers have claimed consistently that their proposals stem from Professor Ragnar Löfstedt’s government-ordered review which recommended withdrawing safety duties from self-employed people “whose work … Continue reading Government misled Lords on self-employment
DWP will end check off by February 2015 or earlier
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group:The Group Executive Committee met DWP management again last week about the government’s political attack on check off for PCS members. The DWP have now formally stated, “we intend to remove check off with appropriate notice”. The GEC will continue to fully oppose the ending of … Continue reading DWP will end check off by February 2015 or earlier
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