11.8.10

Reply from the Cabinet Office

The Branch wrote to Ben Wallace MP regarding the proposed changes to the compensation scheme. There has now been a reply from him and an enclosure from the Cabinet Office Minister, Rt Hon Francis Maude MP.

The document can be viewed here.

10.8.10

Show Solidarity With Electricity Workers In Iraq

From PCS HQ:

In a repressive action reminiscent of Saddam Hussein's treatment of trade unionists, the Iraqi police, acting on the orders of the Oil Minister raided and shut down trade unions across the electricity sector on 21 July.

The Iraqi trade union movement is calling on trade union members everywhere to raise their voices in protest.

Please visit the PCS website here for more information and to find out how to campaign against this.

Support Trade Unionists in Swaziland - Oppose The Public Services Bill

From PCS HQ:

The Swaziland Government wants to create a law that would make it illegal for anyone it employs to discuss issues they consider to be ‘political’ or associate with a group they deem to be ‘political’.

This will have a massive impact on the rights of trade unionists and political activists.

Please visit the PCS website here for more information and to find out how you can campaign against this.

4.8.10

A Reply from the Minister for Employment















The Branch Secretary of the PCS Fylde Central Benefits and Services Branch recently wrote to Eric Ollerenshaw MP regarding the potential effects of Government cuts locally.

Mr. Ollerenshaw duly forwarded the correspondence to the Minister for Employment for a response.

The letters received can be viewed here.