Construction union UCATT has condemned the Conservative Party’s proposals to slash workers’ rights and to further erode workplace safety. The union says the Tory manifesto plans would make it “virtually impossible to hold a lawful strike”, and would make it much easier for employers to break strikes, by abolishing the laws which prevent the hiring … Continue reading Tory plans on work rights and safety condemned
MYVC response from: Anne Power, Green Party Candidate for Wyre and Preston North
The Branch has received a Make Your Vote Count response from Anne Power, Green Party Candidate for Wyre and Preston North. It can be viewed here along with other responses we have received.
National Conference Motions 2015
For those of you interested in the topics being discussed at the PCS National Conference in Brighton next month, feel free to have a look at the motions booklet available here.
MYVC response from: Peter Wood, UKIP Candidate for Blackpool South
The Branch has received a Make Your Vote Count response from Peter Wood, UKIP Candidate for Blackpool South. It can be viewed here along with other responses we have received.
Computer Sciences Corporation Action
PCS members in CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) are involved in a long running pay dispute over pay. Members have been working to rule for the last 2 months and have now voted to take a week of strike action starting on Monday next week. The turnout was a fantastic 96% and 80% of members voted … Continue reading Computer Sciences Corporation Action
Campaigners want action to protect employees
Workplace safety campaigners are challenging Britain’s politicians to take action to protect people at work. Hazards Campaign spokesperson Hilda Palmer said: “Business as usual for the next five years is not an option for workers’ lives and health. Work shouldn’t hurt and it certainly shouldn’t kill, but in 2015 it still does.” The group has … Continue reading Campaigners want action to protect employees
MYVC response from: Paul Maynard, Conservative Candidate for Blackpool North and Cleveleys
The Branch has received a Make Your Vote Count response from Paul Maynard, Conservative Candidate for Blackpool North and Cleveleys. It can be viewed here along with other responses we have received.
Make Your Vote Count 2015
The Branch has written out to the local candidates of the major political parties in advance of the election to ask them their views on jobs, pay and tax. The questions were the same for each of them and are detailed here. Their responses will be added to the site as we receive them to … Continue reading Make Your Vote Count 2015
Employers failing to protect pregnant women at work
The following has been supplied by the TUC: The Equal Opportunities Commission recently found that the majority of employers failed to undertake the legally required risk assessments to protect new or expectant mothers at work. Around 350,000 women continue to work during their pregnancy every year and of those, 69% return to work after giving … Continue reading Employers failing to protect pregnant women at work
Workers Memorial Day 2015
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don't die of mystery ailments, or in tragic "accidents". They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers. Workers' Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over the … Continue reading Workers Memorial Day 2015
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