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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 1h

Our political fund means we can talk to political parties and push them to do the right thing. In Northern Ireland this really matters, as Stormont controls issues like equality law, employment rights, housing, transport, and the environment. Vote YES in the ballot.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 10h

In a major survey 📋 of PCS disabled members, a majority said that the benefits they received were inadequate to meet their needs.
Find out more details >>> www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows intersecting coloured lines of red, yellow, white, blue and green in one half and in the other the text PCS disabled members survey reveals "A very stressful, difficult and demeaning experience. (It) has got much worse over the years. Despite paying in for decades, both myself and my huband have been made to feel like scroungers" PCS member on the DWP process

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 11h

Work for PCS! We're looking for a Head of Communications to lead the team.
The deadline is 20 October - more details and to apply:
www.pcs.org.uk/work-pcs

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow!
For week 2 of #BlackHistoryMonth, our guest speakers will deliver powerful contributions on the issue of sexual harassment faced by Black women, exploring experiences and the wider structural problem of misogynoir.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 2d

Week 14 on the MyCSP picket lines in Cheadle and Liverpool - yes, we're still here and still feeling strong! 💪
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 6d

PCS is horrified by the horrendous car and knife attack at Heaton Park synagogue in Greater Manchester.
Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of those sadly killed in today's attack and our thoughts and solidarity go to all those affected by these events.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a burning candle above the words our thoughts are with the Jewish community in Manchester PCS

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 7d

Black History Month starts today! 🤎✊🏿✊🏾🖤
PCS is celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a series of 5 online events around the themes of power - collective strength - and pride - reflecting identity, culture, and achievement.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 7d

Let down again on pay day? Vote YES in the DWP consultative ballot.
Read Angela's blog on why DWP members need to take action on pay NOW.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 9d

The PCS DWP Group is running a Super Saturday event on 4 October. Our reps are calling members who have not yet voted, speaking to them about the pay ballot and the importance of making voting.
Please look out for a call any time between 8am and 8pm on Saturday. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image is of a mobile phone in hand with the words DWP pay ballot expect a call on Super Saturday.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 9d

PCS has joined calls for home secretary Shabana Mahmood to focus on bringing communities together and stop the “scapegoating of migrants” in an open letter to the home secretary signed by more than 100 organisations.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 15d

Dozens of leaflets were handed out to highlight pay inequality at Met Police outside New Scotland Yard this morning as PCS activists urged colleagues to vote yes in the ballot 🗳 and get their papers back by 9 October.

The photo shows PCS activists holding leaflets publisicing the Met Police PCS ballot which they were handing out outside New Scotland Yard and they are pictured standing in front of a large sign which reads New Scotland Yard.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 15d

🔔One week left to vote yes in the DWP pay ballot 🗳🔔
It is crucial that our members in the Department for Work and Pensions vote in the pay ballot and send a powerful message to their employer to address chronic low pay
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The text on the image reads PCS DWP member? Vote in the ballot to fight low pay

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 20d

PCS is calling on all members and supporters to stand shoulder to shoulder with Birmingham’s striking refuse workers on Saturday morning (20 September) at a major rally and march in the city.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a silhouette of people with placards and loud hailers alongside the words PCS stand with Birmingham bin workers rally and march 20 September

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 20d

It's wet on the MyCSP picket line today but our members' spirits aren't dampened.

At least there's some protection from the rain under the office building, even if the employer isn't prepared to provide any protection to our members by recognising PCS.

#Solidarity #PCSonStrike

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 21d

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨Hundreds of PCS members working at energy regulator Ofgem's London, Glasgow and Cardiff offices are striking from 29 September until 3 October in their long-running dispute about pay, jobs, working conditions and industrial relations. #PCSonStrike
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image is of a lit gas ring above the text PCS new Ofgem strike dates announced.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 21d

PCS is balloting 6,500 members for strike action following the Met Police’s refusal to extend the £1,250 London Allowance to civilian police staff - despite previously agreeing to discuss it during 2024/25 pay talks.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a Metropolitan Police light with a ballot pushed into the top and the words Met Police ballot for strike action. 18 September to 9 October PCS.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 21d

Brilliant turnout on the MyCSP picket line in Liverpool on a wet, autumnal morning, with great support from our general secretary Fran Heathcote and president Martin Cavanagh. 11th week on strike and still going strong. #PCSonStrike #Solidarity

The photo shows around 30 people on a picket line holding placards and a banner which reads PCS on strike.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 23d

@rmtunion.bsky.social with the support of PCS, will protest outside the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF from 8am on Wednesday (17) against skilled worker visa changes pushing migrant rail and civil service workers into crisis.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image reads PCS RMT demonstration no sackings no deportations 17 September from 8-10am.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 23d

With 3 weeks until the start of our political fund ballot read an update on our political activities and what the fund has done for members across our union.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The text reads under a month until launch PCS political fund ballot. With under a month until the start of our political fund ballot read an update on our political activities and what the fund has done for members across our union. And next to it the slogan vote yes vote retain campaign.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 23d

PCS is balloting members at the British Library (London branch) for strike action from today until noon on 13 October over the organisation’s failure to offer an above-inflation pay award for a second consecutive year.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a picture of the British Library in London and includes the words PCS 15 September to 13 OCtober strike ballot over pay at the British Library

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 26d

PCS members employed by pension administrator MyCSP have already undertaken 10 weeks of strike action. Now we have formally notified the employer of plans to extend the industrial action by a further six weeks, continuing until 7 November.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a background of placards overlaid with the words PCS MyCSP members to strike for further 6 weeks

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 29d

In Brighton for #TUC25 ? Join our fringe to hear about our case for progressive economics for a progressive society at the Brighton Centre, meeting room 1A, speakers include John McDonnell and PCS DWP Group President Angela Grant, chaired by president Martin Cavanagh. www.tuc.org.uk/Congress2025...

The photo shows 12 PCS delegates holding cards which read Let's change the fiscal mindset.

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Keir Morrison @keirmorrison.bsky.social · Sep 7

If you’re heading for #TUC25 then be sure to give @pcsunion.bsky.social stand a visit. You’ll find us located in the Brighton Centre, stall numbers 70/71/72

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · Sep 5

📢 Session announcement

Austerity, Privatisation and No Growth | Fran Heathcote, @pcsunion.bsky.social

Join our inaugural Political Economy Conference 👉 http://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-conference

#GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #TradeUnions #Workers #GFTU

Promotional poster for the "Post-Brexit UK economy: growth, privatisation, and austerity" session led by Fran Heathcote at the GFTU Educational Trust's Political Economy Conference from 28th to 29th November 2025 at Quorn Grange Hotel. Features an image of Fran Heathcote in the foreground.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you to @paulabarkermp.bsky.social for her support for the PCS security staff who were on strike yesterday - and will be again next week.
#PCSonStrike #PCS

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