Time off for Branch Extraordinary Meetings to Nominate for General Secretary Post of PCS has been agreed by the DWP. 30 minutes plus reasonable travelling time for members to attend their branch meeting will be allowed.
This time off has also been agreed by CMEC/CSA management.
The Fylde Central Benefits and Services Branch meeting is scheduled for:
Wednesday 7th October
Warbreck House Canteen
10.00am to 10.30am
The agenda will be as follows:
- Announcements and apologies
- Nominations for the post of PCS General Secretary
- Motions to amend the Branch Constitution
- Motion about the attacks on the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.
This General Meeting rejects the attempts by the Government/ Cabinet Office to dramatically cut the amount of payment made to members through the Civil Service Compensation Scheme. We note that this is just a precursor to attacks on jobs; making it cheaper to make people redundant.
We note that the proposals, dressed up in disingenuous spin, contained in a document laughably entitled “Fairness for All” are not about fairness at all. What “Fairness for All” really does is to:
- Slash. The amount of compensation paid if you are made compulsory redundant.
- Chop. The amount of money that may be offered on any exit scheme (including compulsory redundancy on voluntary basis)
- Axe. All the enhancements to any early retirement schemes that may be offered in the future.
