Questions asked to members at Peel Park as to types of course/workshop to run and results from responses received back: Question 1 Creative Writing YES = 11 Question 2 Neuro Diversity YES = 14 Question 3 Report Writing YES = 11 Question 4 Singapore Maths YES = 11 Question 5 Understanding … Continue reading Peel Park Survey Result
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Union win as HSE relents on work harassment probes
The following details have been supplied by the TUC: In a move described by the TUC as a ‘significant advance’, new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance now says the safety regulator may act where an employer fails to address workplace harassment risks. The HSE investigation policy change comes three months after it was accused … Continue reading Union win as HSE relents on work harassment probes
Push to get HSE to act on work-related suicide
A new campaign is calling on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to abandon its refusal to address Britain’s work-related suicide crisis. ‘Death wish’, a new report in the union-backed Hazards magazine, “challenges the Health and Safety Executive’s flat refusal to investigate, record or prevent workplace suicides or to take action against the bad bosses … Continue reading Push to get HSE to act on work-related suicide
Almost 900k UK workers now on zero hour contracts
Latest figures show almost 900,000 workers are on zero hour contracts in the UK, amid growing concern about the rise of insecure jobs among the youngest and oldest workers. Trade unions said the figures confirmed the government has “failed to crack down on unfair employment practices” as the official figures showed a 15 per cent … Continue reading Almost 900k UK workers now on zero hour contracts
Tory centre would work you to death
A think tank headed by former work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has been condemned for suggesting that the state pension age (SPA) should be raised to 75. The Centre of Social Justice (CSJ) report proposes that the government speeds up the increase in the pension age to 70 by 2028 and to 75 … Continue reading Tory centre would work you to death
New Brexit chief wants to scrap commitment on workers’ rights
Boris Johnson’s new Brexit chief wants to scrap Theresa May’s commitment to protect British workers’ rights, and has suggested Brexit is an opportunity to escape the EU’s “heavy labour market regulation.” Just two months ago David Frost said he was opposed to the approach advocated “by the leaders of both major political parties” and argued … Continue reading New Brexit chief wants to scrap commitment on workers’ rights
Local MP gets involved re FTA contracts
please see below letter from Gordon Marsden to Crystal Akass(People Services Director) pushing the department re the treatment of FTA staff in the Fylde. gordon marsden MP letter
Mark Serwotka & ballot
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PCS Assistant General Secretary and NEC elections open 16 April
Elections for the PCS national executive committee, our union's governing body, and for the post of assistant general secretary open on Tuesday (16th April 2019). It is vitally important that members vote in these elections. A good turnout in our elections strengthens the union and helps our representatives stand up for members. Please see the … Continue reading PCS Assistant General Secretary and NEC elections open 16 April