PCS has been transformed under Mark Serwotka’s leadership. It is a strong, united union, capable of defending members’ interests – a union to be proud of.
When staffing was being cut in DWP, the nationally agreed cabinet office protocols prevented a single compulsory redundancy. When the recession began, Mark helped to keep DWP in the headlines, strengthening our arguments for the additional staffing we needed.
Mark has been a strong and articulate advocate for members within the DWP, speaking at meetings with Ministers and supporting the Group Executive Committee in campaigns and negotiations. He has also spoken at hundreds of meetings with members across the country, enthusing them to take action and giving them confidence that together we can win with the support of colleagues and the wider union.
He has also spoken up for DWP members through the press and media, countering the negative perception of civil servants and answering the attacks of politicians. Mark has given clear leadership in a number of campaigns; over pay; pensions; job security and now over the compensation scheme. Mark is also the recognisable, public face of our union and has led from the front our defence of public services.
Mark was an AO in a benefits office for over twenty years. A low paid worker and a PCS rep and he has never forgotten that. Mark’s support for PCS members could not be bettered and his re-election is vital if we are to secure the gains we need to improve our working lives.
We need leaders with commitment, credibility, experience and a track record of delivery. Mark has demonstrated he has the interests of DWP members at heart and can deliver agreements which protect our jobs, conditions and communities.
