PCS Union DWP Birmingham South Branch

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With summer here and temperatures on the rise again across the UK, find out about your rights at work.

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make sure you have your say in the @pcsunion.bsky.social NEC election 2025.

Flyer with details of a rally on strengthening the employment rights bill to be held at the NEU offices in London on 22 March. A list of supporting organisations and speakers is included.

The @unionfreedom.bsky.social is holding a rally tomorrow at the NEU in London from 11-3:45pm to debate the improvements Labour must make to ensure UK workers and trade unions are protected properly by the new Employment Rights Bill. www.tradeunionfreedom.co.uk/strengthenin...

The graphic has the text PCS responds to huge civil service cuts announcement. "The impact of making cuts will disadvantage not just our members but the public that we serve and the services they rely on," Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary

PCS responds to huge civil service cuts announcement
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Listen to PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote's interview on LBC News responding to the chancellor's confirmation of swingeing cuts to the civil service.

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#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek runs from 17-23 March and aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and people.
We're holding an online event on Wednesday March 19 at 6:30. See PCS.org.uk for details.

Which side are they on? It’s time for Labour to get off the sidelines and tackle inflation, argues Fran Heathcote. In December the Prime Minister said the test of his Government would be whether it boosted living standard…

Which side are they on? labourhub.org.uk/2025/02/25/w...

#PCS members in MHCLG are being balloted for strike action over office closures, recruitment and office attendance. Their department is the responsibility of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Striking PCS members at the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in Manchester were joined on the picket line by supporters from @unitetheunion.bsky.social this morning. Thanks for coming along!

PCS is to enter into intensive talks for 2 weeks from Monday (3) aimed at resolving our long-standing disputes with government contractors OCS, ISS and G4S over pay, terms & conditions. Planned strike action will be suspended from 3 - 17 March.
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The photo shows 10 people on the picket line outside 22 Whitehall, 3 wearing high-vis jackets and 3 holding umbrellas.

The photo shows 11 strikers at 10 South Colonnade holding a banner which reads PCS G4S members demand decent pay, sick pay and insourcing now. They are also holding PCS flags, wearing high-rising vis jackets and one is holding a placard which reads G4S pay up.

The photo shows around 25 people stood outside 70 Whitehall wearing high-vis jackets, holding PCS flags and umbrellas.

The photo shows around 20 people stood outside the Old Admiralty buildings holding a PCS on strike banner and wearing high-vis jackets and holding PCS flags and umbrellas.

Our facilities management members employed by G4S and ISS have been back on the picket lines today, including at 22 Whitehall, Old Admiralty Buildings, 10 South Colonnade and 70 Whitehall. Solidarity to the strikers. #PCSonStrike

Green, yellow and white text of the jobcentre logo reads: PCS G4S security staff at Jobcentres: "We get numerous untrained guards at different sites."

The #PCS survey of G4S security staff working in jobcentres shows that under-staffing and the use of agency staff for security in jobcentres leaves workers and service users at risk.
81% had experienced dangerous incidents at work in the last 12 months.
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Our DWP and G4S members in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire did a photoshoot for HeartUnions week last week. We love it! #HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek

Our G4S members who work as security staff in jobcentres have been sharing their experiences in a survey of their working conditions. 81% said they had experienced dangerous incidents at work in the last 12 months. https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/g4s-jobcentre-staff-violence-work

Our G4S members who work as security staff in jobcentres have been sharing their experiences in a survey of their working conditions.

81% said they had experienced dangerous incidents at work in the last 12 months.

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The image shows a loud hailer and the text PCS makes submission to UK Government spending review

The UK Government is currently preparing for the 2025 spending review, which will set departmental budgets for the next three years – affecting our members’ jobs, pay and the services they provide. And PCS has sent in a submission in an attempt to influence the plans.
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The image shows a group of around 20 people some of them wearing PCS high-vis jackets and red PCS beanie hats, along with a PCS banner which reads reinstate Benton Park View reps and UCU banner and PCS official picket placards.

The photo shows MP Mary Glindon addressing the Benton Park View strikers, one of whom is holding a PCS official picket placard and others are wearing red PCS beanie hats and high-vis jackets.

The photo is of the Newcastle Upon Tyne Trades Union Council banner and features a picture of the Tyne bridge in Newcastle and the motto: Labour is the hope of the world.

The photo shows a placard with the words PCS - reinstate Benton Park View reps

There was great support for the PCS Benton Park View strikers on their picket line this morning as they were joined by representatives from from UCU, UNISON, Newcastle trades council and our national executive committee. #PCSonStrike #ReinstateOurReps

The graphic reads G4S security staff at jobcentres: 81% experienced dangerous incidents in the last 12 months.

Jobcentre staff let down by wealthy outsourcing giant G4S
Violent incidents that could be prevented with working equipment are the norm for exploited and under-paid security staff, a PCS survey has revealed.
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The photo shows 9 people wearing high-vis jackets and holding PCS flags and various placards, including G4S pay up and official picket.

📢 Solidarity to our G4S strikers at Abercrombie House in East Kilbride with another great picket line this morning. #PCSonStrike

BBC One - Panorama, Should We Still Be Working from Home? Is working from home good for us, and is it good for the economy?

PCS disputes about attendance policies feature at 8pm in a BBC Panorama ep discussing benefits of home working. There are interviews with PCS reps & despite negative remarks from a Tory peer comments on a BBC article have been hugely supportive today. Watch: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Panelists at the event include Professor Keith Ewing, Andy McDonald, Professor Mel Simms, Dave Moxham of the Scottish TUC and Fran Heathcote of the PCS union with Warinder Juss MP and Ian Lavery MP in the foreground.

Pleased to host a discussion on how we deliver fairer employment rights and ensure trade unions can get the best deal at work for employees.

Thanks to @gmb.org.uk, @pcsunion.bsky.social, @scottishtuc.bsky.social, @melaniesimms.bsky.social for joining us in Parliament.

#EmploymentRightsBill

Photo of a smiling Kevin Courtney, co-chair of Stand Up to Racism, with the quote "The far-right threaten anyone working for a fairer world, anyone fighting for better pay, anyone resisting injustice."

Read our blog from @cyclingkev.bsky.social which explains the importance of joining together to stand up against the politics of the far right, and encourages union members to join the counter demonstration on 1 February.
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@pcsunion.bsky.social Members, stay connected with DWP Birmingham South Branch on Instagram, Facebook, X & BlueSky! 📲 Click the link in our bio for updates. Let’s make 2025 the year workers stand together to demand better. 💪✊ #PCSUnion #DemandBetter2025

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The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and joy, but sadly that is not the case for everyone.
Find out how to get help with our resources and list of helplines and websites.
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#PCS membership provides security and protection in work and beyond. After Christmas, get the card that helps you all year round. The card represents better wages, protection from discrimination and harassment and a supportive community, even beyond the workplace.
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#HappyNewYear2025

The image reads Season's greetings from PCS with a background of Christmas decorations.

The image shows 14 PCS strikers wearing high-vis jackets, with placards and flags and there's even one dressed as an elf on the picket line.

It maybe Christmas Day but PCS strikers were still out on the G4S and OCS picket line at the FDCO in East Kilbride this morning! 🎅 #EndOursourcing #Solidarity #PCSonStrike

Read our guidance on what you should do if you need union help over the holiday period.

Our reps are volunteers and may be unable to respond to queries quickly over Christmas and the new year, but you still have legal rights. Read on to find out what they are:

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