Staff everywhere are really angry as the DWP threaten flexi, the most popular staff policy, with schemes like “How We Do Business”, and attempt to impose unfair PDS and Attendance policies. That’s why the GEC pressed for the fresh pay talks to also focus on these key issues.The DWP has agreed:
- A fundamental review of PDS with full PCS involvement with the intention of seeking a new, agreed appraisal system by 2009/10.
- Talks on a commitment to family friendly flexible working policies.
- Removal of the “must give a warning policy”.
The GEC will use these talks to seek further improvements on these and other critical issues for our members.
We Won't Allow Our Reps to be Victimised.
The GEC is closely monitoring and giving full support to the cases of several union reps facing disciplinary action for allegations related to their union work. Eddie Fleming, the Chair of the CSA Hastings union branch, has been dismissed on charges relating to his union duties. Eddie was represented by PCS solicitors at a 7 day tribunal recently. The fresh pay talks will also cover measures to improve relations between PCS and management. PCS wants good industrial relations and will not allow our reps to be attacked.
Send messages of support to Eddie here.
