Government guidance on employment rights after Brexit should no deal be reached “says pretty much nothing”, the TUC has said. “It basically says that nothing will change, which may of course be true on day one but after then all the coming changes to EU regulation, including proposed improvements to chemical safety limits will not … Continue reading Government’s Brexit waffle pretty worrying for workers

The branch met with Margaret Greenwood MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) and Chris Webb (Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Blackpool North and Cleveleys) 11th August 2018, to discuss issues impacting our members, such as pay and conditions of service.    

Firefighters dealt with more incidents, more fires and saw more fire deaths last year than for most of the last decade in England, yet the Government continues to starve fire authorities of the central funding necessary to keep the public safe, the firefighters’ union FBU has warned. It says fire deaths in England increased sharply … Continue reading More fires and more fire deaths, but firefighter cuts continue

Unions have welcomed a call by MPs for a maximum workplace temperature. The recommendation from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is included in its new report, ‘Heatwaves: adapting to climate change’. This warns of 7,000 heat-related deaths every year in the UK by 2050 if the government doesn't act quickly. It adds, in a lengthy … Continue reading Unions welcome call by MPs for work temperature ceiling

The new Brexit secretary poses a ‘direct and immediate threat’ to workers’ rights and safety, GMB has warned. Dominic Raab previously called for Britain to use negotiations with the European Union to scrap workers’ rights. Raab, who was appointed to lead the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU after David Davis resigned last week, authored … Continue reading Health warning on new Brexit secretary Raab

As soaring temperatures prompted the Met Office to issue a heat health warning this week, the TUC has called on employers to keep indoor workplaces cool and relax dress codes so staff can work as comfortably as possible. The union body says bosses can help their workers through simple measures. It says firms can move … Continue reading TUC urges bosses to keep workplaces cool

Colleagues, Following this week’s earlier notice regarding phone banking we are contacting you about our plans for phone banking next week. If you can spare some time to help with the phone banking during week commencing 2nd Julyplease email the NW Regional Office at  nwrc@pcs.org.uk and let us know what time you are available to … Continue reading Pay Ballot Phone Banking

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There will be PCS flags and banners at a Stop Trump demonstration at 2pm at Portland Place next Friday (13). The Stop Trump Coalition is a network of grassroots campaigns, unions, NGOs and politicians initiated by journalist Owen Jones in February 2017. Stand Up to Trump includes a range of campaigns against war, austerity and racism, … Continue reading Join the London demonstration against Trump’s visit on 13 July