17.11.08

DWP Pay Talks Continue

Talks aimed at reaching an agreement to end the dispute in DWP over pay and conditions have continued this week. The GEC has arranged to meet on Friday 28 November to receive a full report of these discussions and the positive improvements which have been discussed.

The GEC will consider reports from the negotiators on pay, managing attendance, a replacement appraisal scheme to PDS, improvements in family friendly policies and procedures, avoidance of compulsory redundancies and improving industrial relations.

A full report of the GEC discussion and decisions will be issued after the meeting.