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

Civil servants belong to one of two schemes: those who became members before 30 July 2007 are in the Civil Service Classic Final Salary scheme, while those who joined after this date will be in the Civil Service Nuvos Career Average scheme. The impact of the forthcoming changes - which come into force in April … Continue reading Changes to the Civil Service Pension Scheme

Your time is running out, you should switch to direct debit NOW if you have not already done so. You can do this easily at http://www.pcs.org.uk with your bank details and either National Insurance number, or your membership number; or by filling in the DD form here and returning it free of charge to the freepost … Continue reading Switch to Direct Debit NOW!