Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Lizzie
The result of the ballot for industrial action was as follows:
76% for industrial action
23% against industrial action
1% spoilt papers and adjustments to 100%
84% for industrial action short of a strike
15% against industrial action short of a strike
1% spoilt papers and adjustments to 100%
Eleventh hour negotiations have taken place and, following consultation with the branch executive [...]
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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Lizzie
English Heritage are planning to introduce a new pay structure which will hit EH’s poorest and most vulnerable workers, whilst rewarding those at the top.
The proposed changes include an end to the weekend working allowance. A number of our members are lone parents already finding it a real struggle to survive. Members rely on this allowance and are [...]
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Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Lizzie
Today,Culture sector negotiator Catherine Craig and I attended a seminar at Congress House, to discuss the role of the arts within the trade union movement. The event was attended by representatives from trade unions and arts organisations, including the Arts Council, and radical theatre group Banner.
Paul Nowak spoke on the necessity of utilising the arts, and [...]
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Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Lizzie
Polish members within PCS CMSOA (Culture Media & Sport Occupational Association) recently set up a Polish members network, run by Polish members, for Polish members. Here is key Culture sector Polish activist and Union Learning Rep, Jolanta Woch, on our participation in the TUC/BERR recruitment event at POSK (Polish Social and Cultural Association); on some of the [...]
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Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Lizzie
There has been a partial victory for thousands of Gurkhas. Following a cross-party backlash against Government proposals to allow settlement to only a minority of Gurkha veterans in the UK PCS culture sector members, including former Gurkhas and retired members attended a lobby of Parliament to protest against the Home Office’s decision to refuse settlement [...]
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Posted on March 30th, 2009 by Lizzie
The philosopher Diogenes eschewed normal living, to eke out his existence in a barrel. He claimed that by doing so, he would reach his inner self and therefore discover the meaning of life. There have been many others since who have, for reasons only known to them, quite happily navel gazed, ‘turned the other cheek’, [...]
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Posted on March 24th, 2009 by Lizzie
PCS members at the South Bank recently held a successful recruitment event, targeting ticketing and non-retail staff.
Organised by reps Jack Goffe and Helen Burgess, this event drew interest from a variety of staff, including young members, some of whom joined on the day.
The Royal Festival Hall was closed in 2006 under a massive refurbishment programme, [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2009 by Lizzie
example of PCS Polish recruitment literature
Saturday 07 February marked the beginning of a PCS culture sector recruitment drive, focusing on Polish workers. Polish culture sector members attended a cross-union recruitment event organised jointly by the TUC and BERR (Department of Business,Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), to highlight the benefits of union membership to Polish workers [...]
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Posted on January 22nd, 2009 by Lizzie
From the latest edition of PCS Activate, the magazine for activists within the Public and Commercial Services Union.
PCS culture sector organiser Lizzie Woods reports on efforts to bring together activists working in retail in museums, palaces and galleries
The economic crisis is being used by some employers as an excuse to shed jobs, attack terms and [...]
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Posted on October 27th, 2008 by Lizzie
The programme of action will begin with a national one day strike on Monday, 10th November.
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