Big 4 don't have a clue on workers' rights

The other night I was invited to a hustings debate by the PCS, the trade union for civil servants (e.g. passport office workers, jobcentre staff, tax collectors). It’s a union with a fairly interesting recent history, as it’s gone from being quite conservative – more like a staff association – in the 60s and 70s, [...]

Posted by James N on April 23rd, 2010 | 2 Comments Posted in Uncategorized

PCS strike back!

 Thirty thousand civil servants (people who work in places like the Scottish Parliament, job centres, courts and tax offices) are on strike in Scotland today. The action is being taken by members of the PCS trade union, over changes to redundancy entitlement which mean that if staff lose their job, they could also lose up to a [...]

Posted by Liam T on March 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments Posted in Uncategorized