The following details have been supplied by the PCS DWP Group:
Over 3000 members have sent an email to Nick Clegg (www.pcs.org.uk/savecheckoff) urging him to stop the Government's attack on our ability to represent members by plotting to end the practice of collecting monthly union subs directly from salaries.
This long-established system for payment, known as 'check-off', was introduced as a helpful and inexpensive way for the employer, trade union members and trade unions to work together effectively.
The Cabinet Office has written to each Government Department, stating that 'check-off' is "not desirable" and asking each department to review it, even though it has no right to instruct in this matter.
We believe this interference is a politically-motivated attack on our union that could jeopardise our membership and ability to represent members' interests.
This latest attack follows the government's cuts to facility time - the time reps can spend representing members, aimed at undermining our ability to function.
Take action now
Please take two minutes now to email Nick Clegg today (www.pcs.org.uk/savecheckoff) and protect your right to pay your subs your way.
#mysubsmyway
