We wish to thank all the members who supported the action on 30th November 2011. The day was one of the best supported in the Fylde area of the Branch, ever.
For those who did not get chance to see the local Newspaper there was good coverage of the issues including the rally in Blackpool where approximately 700 people attended and made their views known. There was also coverage on the local radio stations (Radio Lancashire and Radio Wave) on the day and the day following.
Please keep updated on the Campaign by following the Branch, DWP Group and National PCS websites.
Unfortunately
Whilst the vast majority of members are positive about the campaign and its objectives (to defend our pensions, oppose the seven year pay freezes/ severe restraints in the DWP, and oppose the job cuts) there appears to be a small number of “excuses” doing the rounds. It is unclear exactly where this comes from and why it happens however there are schools of thought that they emanate from those opposed to the Union and from those members who have let themselves and their colleagues down by not supporting Campaigning Action.
As a means to try and live with their consciences due to their behaviour, they try and come out with reasons why they let themselves and their colleagues down, so badly.
It is vitally important that members do not allow themselves to be deflected from the objectives of the campaign and therefore do not take any credence to any unsubstantiated nonsense.
Together we can win.
