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On the second day of the @tuc.org.uk women's conference, Angela Grant, NEC member on the national women's forum, moved the PCS motion on pregnancy loss - awareness raising, policy, guidance, and special leave. It was an emotive debate and PCS's motion was carried.

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Join the @PCS_Northwest event on Teams at 12.30pm tomorrow aimed at raising awareness of the hidden challenges faced by pregnant women in the asylum system. It will highlight stark personal testimonies of women navigating maternity care while under asylum restrictions. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Read Steve's blog about the importance to him of being a member of PCS Proud, the union's group for members who identify as being LGBT+. And the importance of Proud to PCS to inform and advise on policy and campaigns. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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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!

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#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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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#PCS members at the Independent Office for Police Conduct are voting on whether to take strike action over job cuts and terms and conditions, including a mandatory return to workplaces. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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

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Join #PCS Proud tomorrow night at our online event on Facebook and YouTube. Our guest speaker is Ray Goodspeed of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, who will talk about his experiences of trade union activism and LGBT+ struggles and how we can carry this forward. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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ISS and G4S members on the picket line outside the Cabinet Office were joined by Brian Leishman MP this morning. Solidarity!

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40 PCS members at the PHSO are taking targeted strike action this week and are on the picket line at Citygate in Manchester. Phil said: "I'm upset to be here. I've never been on strike in my life. There's enough money to pay overtime but not a decent pay rise." www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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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

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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

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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PCS is supporting this @ukrainesol.bsky.social rally outside the Russian embassy in London tomorrow #SolidarityWithUkraine

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Come and talk to the PCS team at the North East Regional Wellbeing Festival at HMRC Waterview Park, Washington Tyne and Wear. The event highlights the amazing services available to staff in all areas of wellbeing. Visit us and see what support your union can give, we are here until 2pm.

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Solidarity with security guards at Abercrombie House in East Kilbride, back on the picket line this morning, despite the wet weather. #PCSonStrike

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Our OCS and G4S members are out together today at the FCDO in East Kilbride. Well done for braving the cold this morning! #PCSonStrike #G4SPayUp #Solidarity

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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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

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Our G4S and ISS members are on strike today but still held a Workplace Day of Action for Palestine on the picket line outside Old Admiralty Building in London. #palestine

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#PCS members working for privatised companies OCS and G4S are still out on the picket line outside the FCDO offices at Abercrombie House in East Kilbride.

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Thanks for your support @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social greatly appreciated!

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Thanks for your support @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social much appreciated!

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Today we have launched PCS Assist, a new self-service membership tool which will help you to quickly find answers to common queries and update the details we hold for you independently. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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For #HeartUnionsWeek, read Cheral's blog about how being part of #PCS gives her a sense of belonging and is a right that she won't ever take for granted. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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For HeartUnions week the reps at DWP Heron House in Stockport have been telling members and potential members why it's so great to be part of PCS. And everyone loves a PCS baseball cap! ❤

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Home Office reps Mark and Paul have been on the #HeartUnions stall at Redgrave Court, Bootle. Visiting the stall, Neil said "I'm interested in becoming a PCS rep at Redgrave so Home Office members see the union is here for them and know who to go to for help." #HeartUnionsWeek

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Our G4S members are still making a lot of noise in London today on the picket lines outside the Cabinet Office and Old Admiralty Building #PCSonStrike #G4SPayUp #Solidarity

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After 3 #PCS reps were fired by HMRC in 2024, there has been a campaign to reinstate them, resulting in an 8-week strike, which began on 23 December. This is now to be extended until 14 March. Read more and what the reps say about the level of support they've received: www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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The rain won't dampen their spirits! Our brilliant #PCS OCS members still out on strike and on the picket line outside Abercrombie House on East Kilbride. ☔

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#PCS G4S members on the picket lines today outside the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in London. They're on strike over the next 2 weeks.

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First day for our #PCS Met Police members on strike and lots of positivity on the picket line. The strike runs until 17 February and is over a forced return to offices. Solidarity! 💪

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#PCS members working for Fujitsu Services in Telford have been out on the picket line today on the first day of their two day strike over the imposition of a 1.5% pay deal. #Solidarity www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Thanks for your support @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social and @we-own-it.bsky.social much appreciated.

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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. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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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

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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...

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Democracy in PCS goes beyond elections. It’s also about how we decide our policies & actions. Every policy comes from members, ensuring we focus on real issues that matter to you. This process starts with our annual general meetings. Get your information here: www.pcs.org.uk/who-we-are/h... #PCS

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💻 "It’s free, it’s sensible and it makes workers happy." Polly Toynbee from The Guardian argues why working from home is the future and why the government needs to embrace it as the new normal, especially for civil servants. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #PCS

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🚨BREAKING! PCS members at Civil Aviation Authority to strike for two days Read all about it: www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/... #PCS

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📢 PCS members are on strike TODAY They're fighting for justice, demanding an end to trade union victimisation, and securing the reinstatement of their colleagues working in HMRC at Benton Park View. ✊ No to union busting. Yes to solidarity. #PCS #Solidarity #ReinstateTheBentonParkView3

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✍️ Please take two minutes to email your local MP to support this important campaign It is vital that staff can continue to work in the communities they serve, delivering local expertise on what matters to local people. More info: action.pcs.org.uk/page/162361/... #PCS

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"We'll fight her every step of the way." Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary, responds to reports that Rachel Reeves is considering deeper cuts to public services. #PCS

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