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Govt publishes updated timetable for key Employment Rights Act changes: 🔵 Majority of the Trade Union Act 2016 repealed on 18 Feb 🔵Fair Work Agency established on 7 April 🔵Fire and Rehire delayed from Oct '26 to Jan '27 See the full timetable here 👇 ier.org.uk/news/governmen…

The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action for Palestine on 12 February.   We continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinians in their struggle for justice, freedom and peace. tuc.org.uk/news/support-w…

I stood proudly with MyCSP workers in Liverpool Riverside throughout weeks of industrial action. Since the move to Capita, we’re still hearing of delays, errors & serious concerns about service quality. This is completely unacceptable. Privatisation has failed again. @pcs_union

Civil Service Pension Scheme crisis continues. Read about the difficult experiences of a DWP member who took partial early retirement, and how she has been forced to apply for a hardship loan through her employer because of the delays from Capita in paying her pension. pcs.org.uk/news-events/bl…

PCS welcomes backing from ⁦@CommonsIDC⁩ for urgent pause to ⁦@FCDOGovUK⁩ staff cuts | ⁦@pcs_union⁩ pcs.org.uk/contact-us/pre…

Too many retired civil servants are waiting too long to be paid their pensions and lump sums. I raised pensioners’ concerns with Capita's management and asked the govt for a statement on Capita's performance administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

🚨PCS PRESS RELEASE Prices keep rising while DWP pay continues to fall behind. Today’s inflation figures show prices rising again, with it now at 3.4% from 3.2% last month, adding further pressure on working households across the country. For staff across DWP, rising inflation is deepening an existing cost of living crisis. Figures published yesterday show that unemployment has risen, meaning that at a time when helping others navigate financial hardship becomes more vital, DWP staff are facing similar pressures themselves. There are 25,000 workers in the lowest three pay grades whose wages will be at the National Living Wage as of 1 April 2026, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the lowest-paid staff. The fact that inflation continues to erode wages, is the reason the Public and Commercial Service Union (PCS) is demanding that DWP put more money into members pockets and increase spending on wages now. PCS is balloting nearly 50,000 members working across DWP until February 23rd. PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Our members are under enormous pressure. As inflation rises, many DWP staff are struggling to make ends meet, even as their workloads increase and expectations grow. “Doing this vital work without pay keeping pace, has serious consequences for staff members wellbeing, “Strike action is never taken lightly, but it is within the gift of DWP to back their staff and increase spending on pay. DWP could end the dispute now.” Fair pay is essential to ensure DWP staff feel financially secure enough to remain in their roles, protect staffing levels and maintain the quality of public services at a time of economic uncertainty. Notes to Eds Wellbeing survey: A recent survey of PCS members working in the DWP found that many are struggling to cover basic household expenses and are facing significant debt. Around 20% of those surveyed rely on in‑work benefits, and nearly 14% reported turning to foodbanks for additional support. #PCS #DWP

The government only has one justification for scrapping most jury trials. Under examination, it completely falls apart. Judge-only trials in England and Wales will not wipe out crown court backlog, report says theguardian.com/law/2026/jan/2…

Nigel Farage has said he's “not making any money as a result of being an MP”. MP's salary is £94k, putting him in the top 5% of earners. Meanwhile he votes to keep workers on exploitative zero-hours contracts and denies them sick pay.

Student loan debt in England is £267bn. Some pay interest of up to 8%. Debt up despite repayment. Govt reduced repayment threshold in real terms. A huge barrier to buying home, starting business/family. Most European countries don't charge uni fees. theguardian.com/money/2026/jan…

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote has written to Cat Little, civil service chief operating officer for the Cabinet Office, with a list of issues for urgent attention following Capita's takeover of the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Our demands include: -Clarification of the resources Capita are committing to clearing the backlog and how long it will take to clear -That Capita will prioritise hardship cases -Serious consideration be given to bringing administration of the pension scheme in-house, to the civil service. pcs.org.uk/news-events/ne…

Pensions Crisis: PCS Calls for URGENT ACTION - @AndyMcDonaldMP #Pensions #Capita #PCS

Join BFAWU General Secretary Sarah Woolley at ‘Workers against the far right’ organised by TUC & Stand Up To Racism Sat, 21 Feb, London & online How do we stop the rise of the far right in our workplaces & communities? Register 👉🏿 bit.ly/3YcDHuk

I will always be on the side of the WASPI women 👇

Israel is banning aid organizations in Palestine funded by the UK public. Yet the UK continues membership of the Civil Military Coordination Centre under Trump's 20 Point Plan and Gaza Peace Board. UK govt must act to ensure aid is delivered and agencies can work in Palestine.

Register now for the Stand Up To Racism & TUC Workers Against The Far Right trade union organising conference, 21 February, London and Online. PCS General Secretary, Fran Heathcote, will be among the speakers. How do we stop the rise of the far right in our workplaces & communities? Register 👉 bit.ly/3YcDHuk #PCS

.@LeeBarronMP stands up to DWP boss who thinks he can justify low pay by giving working people vouchers for "cheaper grocery bills". #VoteYes #DWP #YourVoiceYourPayYourPower #PCS

MPs call for urgent action over Civil Service Pensions pcs.org.uk/news-events/ne…

FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF STRIKE ACTION AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY STARTS TODAY🚨💥

🚨 Assembly point changed - March for Palestine 📍Hyde Park Corner Piccadilly ⏰ 12 Noon - Saturday 29 November The assembly point for the march for Palestine this Saturday has been changed to Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly). Join us. Full statement here: palestinecampaign.org/palestine-coal…