Members will have received their annual pay rise for this year paid into their bank accounts on 31st July 2008. While we welcome receiving our increase on time it would be far more welcome if they were all consolidated and increased in line with inflation.
Some members have seen a reasonable amount of progression however no one has received an inflation proof pay rise. While the extra money paid to members on the max is welcome, PCS are eager to secure additional money for everyone. To that end we have asked DWP management to discuss with us using the millions set aside for various bonus schemes to fairly reward everybody in such a difficult financial climate.
While we are discussing this we have asked management to stop spending the money and suspend the use of these divisive and expensive bonus payments. We will report the progress made to members.
DWP Capability Review
Sir Gus O’Donnell (Cabinet Office) recently took the unusual step of writing to Leigh Lewis (DWP Chief Executive) thanking him for the contribution made by DWP staff to the efficiencies and improvement made in the Department. Helpfully commenting that he has seen for himself “the quality and passion of DWP staff” underlining the significance of members contribution to the success of the Department.
PCS will be arguing strongly that this quality and passion should be properly rewarded. Yesterday we asked management to use the £8million bonus pot to properly reward staff for “their contribution to making these improvements.”
PCS will be arguing strongly that this quality and passion should be properly rewarded. Yesterday we asked management to use the £8million bonus pot to properly reward staff for “their contribution to making these improvements.”
Branch’s View and Conclusion.
The Branch will continue to press for a fair resolution on pay for ALL the members in the DWP. We have continued to meet MPs locally and have pressed for a proper resolution to the dispute.
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The Branch will continue to press for a fair resolution on pay for ALL the members in the DWP. We have continued to meet MPs locally and have pressed for a proper resolution to the dispute.
If you have not joined PCS and are reading this information please join by completing the membership form available at the link on the top right hand side of this site.
If you require any further details then please contact your site PCS Office.
