The BBC has posted a story relating to the findings of the National Audit Office on the massive reduction in staff numbers (previous and planned) across the Civil Service. "Whitehall has failed to plan properly for the implications of past and future cuts to civil service staffing," The full article can be found here.

Colleagues, PCS are looking to arrange transport from the northwest to the anti-austerity march and rally in London on 20 June 2015; and are looking to collate details of reps and members who are interested in travelling to the event. Providing there is sufficient interest, we are looking to run dedicated transport from Liverpool, Manchester … Continue reading Anti-Austerity March and Rally: London – 20 June 2015

With the election of a Conservative majority government we know exactly what to expect. More cuts to the things ordinary people care about: the NHS, the welfare state, education and public services. PCS has is supporting the demo on 20 June organised by the People's Assembly, a campaign group which opposes privatisation and cuts to … Continue reading End Austerity Now National Demonstration

New business secretary Sajid Javid was barely in the job when he’d promised a wholesale erosion of basic union rights. This would come on top of a whole lot of harm. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is already creaking after just one term of cutbacks and role erosion. It’s now resorting to touting its … Continue reading Don’t get hurt, get organised!

DWP Group have issued several documents to assist you if you are having any problems with your end of year performance review. Copies can be found here: Dispute unfair must imrove ratings Managers must focus on equality not quotas Objectives and shared performance expectations

  Explore the benefits you are entitled to: New and improved – pcs travel insurance Flexible and affordable travel insurance for PCS members It's the season for planning summer holidays – so now's the time to make sure you're covered if something goes wrong. Not only could a medical emergency ruin your holiday, it could … Continue reading Membership Benefits May 2015

The following has been supplied by 38 degrees: How dare they sack Candy Udwin? The National Gallery have summarily dismissed Candy Udwin a week after the election of the Conservative government.  She has been sacked for carrying out her duties as a PCS representative and for opposing privatisation at the gallery. Candy has been speaking … Continue reading How dare they sack Candy Udwin? – NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION

Members may be interested to read the BBC report on PIP. Their article can be found here.

The PCS North West Regional Committee has issued a circular on attendance management. It can be viewed here.

Labour shadow ministers Stephen Timms and Kate Green have said a future Labour government will take action to improve enforcement of safety standards, support union safety reps and will “prioritise occupational health and the prevention of occupational illnesses.” In an article published on 28 April - Workers’ Memorial Day – they note the policies of … Continue reading Labour promises action to protect workers’ lives