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.
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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
Newsnight reveals inaccuracies in Iain Duncan Smith’s CV
Members may wish to view the following link to a BBC News article from 2002 regarding the Secretary of State.http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/12_december/19/newsnight_ids_cv.shtml
PCS says no to increased benchmark/minimum expectation levels in PIP
The Following has been supplied by the PCS DWP GEC:Branch Briefing DWP/BB/188/14 gave details of the Group Executive Committee (GEC) demands put to DWP management as part of the Group Campaign Plan. One of the GEC objectives in the talks we are seeking with management is that – “Minimum Expectation Levels in the benefits directorate … Continue reading PCS says no to increased benchmark/minimum expectation levels in PIP
DWP Group Campaign Plan Report
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group:The PCS DWP Group Executive Committee (GEC) met on 29 and 30 October. A key part of the meeting was a discussion about the DWP Group Campaign Plan agreed by conference in May. The GEC reviewed and welcomed the progress made by negotiation and campaigning so … Continue reading DWP Group Campaign Plan Report
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