The following details have been supplied by the PCS DWP Group:The GEC is submitting the pay claim to DWP management to coincide with the TUC’s Britain Needs a Pay Rise Day on 1st April.The DWP 2014 Pay Claim is based on the national union’s 2014 Pay Claim. Pay remains an integral part of the national … Continue reading DWP Group Executive Committee Launches the DWP 2014 Pay Claim

The following has been supplied by DWP Group:People Performance MythsDWP has produced a People Performance 'myth busting' brief for HR experts using replies to frequently asked policy questions. The Complex Case Advisory Service (CCAS) has been involved in its development and will be using it to respond to queries.Guided not forced distributionDWP People Performance uses … Continue reading Must the guided distribution always be met? DWP says ‘No’!

Francis Maude's attempts to interfere in member's agreements to pay trade unions subs direct from payroll (aka check off), is proving ever more unjust and land lacking in transparency.When questioned in parliament on 12 March, the Minister refused to publish responses from departments to his request for them to 'review' check-off, despite the fact that … Continue reading Brand new email campaign to save check-off

A dramatic drop in number of people taking employment tribunal cases since the introduction of a fees system shows the government is on the side of bad bosses, the TUC has said. Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures released last week reveal there has been a 79 per cent fall in employment tribunal cases – from … Continue reading Tribunals fall so workers and justice pay the price

<!--[if !mso]>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> The Branch now uses an email distribution system. This system relies on a network of cascade points in many areas across our workplaces. This enables us to issue targeted communications to employer groups, and sites rather than sending everything to everyone, it should all be relevant. If you are not receiving … Continue reading PCS UNION DISTRIBUTION AND REPRESENTATION

The following has been supplied by PCS NW Regional OfficeColleagues,You may be aware that the National Union of Teachers are to strike again tomorrow (26th March) in an on-going dispute over pensions and working conditions and to "Stand Up for Education".  Marches and rallies will take place in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston and full details … Continue reading NUT Action

Two meetings have been arranged to discuss the recent announcement from Steria regarding the future of jobs and location of Shared Services.Facility time has been applied for, for you to attend one of the meetings, please make every effort to do so.Friday 21st March 2014Tomlinson House Canteen - 10.30amTomlinson House Canteen - 2.00pm

PCS will oppose new punitiveAttendance Management Warnings PolicyAttendance Management changesRevised Attendance Management Policy, Procedures and Advice will be published on 1st April 2014. This PCS article outlines the proposed changes related to spells of absence. Consultation is continuing with the Departmental Trade Union Side (DTUS) about this and other key issues. PCS is arguing against … Continue reading DWP to impose spells of absence trigger point from 1st April 2014

PCS offers one scholarship each year to attend Ruskin College, Oxford.The full-time residential course allows participants to work towards a certificate in higher education. This is equivalent to 120 cats points (transferable university level credits) and provides 2nd year entry for most degree courses for those who wish to pursue their education further.Details for this … Continue reading Ruskin College Scholarship