The Branch now uses an email distribution system. This system relies on a
network of cascade points in many areas across our workplaces. This enables us to issue targeted communications to employer groups, and sites rather than sending everything to everyone, it should all be relevant.
If you are not receiving our electronic distribution
then please contact our Branch Organiser, Mick Daniels
by email.
It may simply be a case of adding you to an existing network or if there isn’t
a distribution agent in your area Branch will work with you and the other local
members to arrange one. Due to cuts in facilities we can no longer desk drop as
much information as we would like to therefore it is important that members
are included in the network.
UNION MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
UNION MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
Due to the continual relocation
of PCS members across sites and between rooms your details held by PCS HQ may
require updating - the Branch cannot redirect ballot papers if the address on
them is incorrect.
PCS Members are encouraged to visit www.pcs.org.uk (membership number required) or contact PCS membership records directly on 020 7801 2601 to confirm/change their current details. Make sure you check your ballot address details and that you are assigned to the correct Branch code (047139). If you do have details that require amendment please do change them either via phone or iMembership on the website above. You can also make use of the live chat facility on the PCS HQ website to make any changes.
UNION REPRESENTATION - IMPORTANT!
The Branch continues to receive many requests from non-members asking to join PCS and have immediate representation for on-going issues effectively asking us to backdate their membership cover. From 1st January 2004 we have followed the PCS Union National policy and cannot back date cover for any circumstances.
PCS Members are encouraged to visit www.pcs.org.uk (membership number required) or contact PCS membership records directly on 020 7801 2601 to confirm/change their current details. Make sure you check your ballot address details and that you are assigned to the correct Branch code (047139). If you do have details that require amendment please do change them either via phone or iMembership on the website above. You can also make use of the live chat facility on the PCS HQ website to make any changes.
Correct details are imperative to receive
priority mail
(including ballots).
UNION REPRESENTATION - IMPORTANT!
The Branch continues to receive many requests from non-members asking to join PCS and have immediate representation for on-going issues effectively asking us to backdate their membership cover. From 1st January 2004 we have followed the PCS Union National policy and cannot back date cover for any circumstances.
Irrespective
of the situation for non-members wanting advice/guidance or backdated
representation, we believe that a reminder is needed to state that it is not
possible as the phone calls, e-mails or arrivals in the office are constant. On
the reverse of this circular is a membership form. You become a member when you sign the form (assuming the Branch office
receives it shortly afterwards).
NO MEMBERSHIP = NO
BACKDATED REPRESENTATION OR ADVICE
CAN
YOU AFFORD NOT TO JOIN?
DO THE RIGHT THING
As it says on the DWP Department and You HR site: “The Department
encourages you to join and participate in the activities of a Trade Union...”
REMEMBER
PCS collectively campaigns on
key matters such as pay, pensions, jobs (including redundancy
terms) and conditions of service (such as the unagreed appraisal system and
the unacceptable sickness absence policy etc).
If you want a voice on these vitally important issues then join PCS.
Many thanks for your co-operation and please remember to notify PCS of any changes in your details (every time they change).
