PCS SG reps stranding in solidarity with DWP reps addressing the many concerns of members over Gaza.

The SG group doing what it does best, representing its members' concerns.

Merry Christmas!

A lovely group photo from The National Disabled members seminar in Birmingham.
It was a fantastic weekend of debate, discussion and conversation with the addition of lots of fun and laughter
#PCSEquality23

The impact of ticketing offices closures on disabled people - #PCSEquality23 discussion with ASLEF chair - Amy Nicholson, TSSA President - Melissa Haywood, RMT Midlands regional organiser - John Watson & chair Fran Heathcote - PCS president
#SaveTicketOffices

Thank you PCS Union for your welcome and the invite to speak on the ticket office closures panel at your Disabled Members seminar on behalf of TSSA. The engagement and support from your Members was overwhelming. Thank you so much.

“We sincerely oppose the closure of ticket offices & we thank PCS Union members for backing us & following our campaign to keep them open. Let’s make sure our staff will still be there to assist everyone getting on the train”Melissa Haywood, TSSA President
#PCSEquality23

Adjustments are changes an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someones disability'
Another brilliant session led by Andy Boylan, MOD on indirect/direct disability discrimination
#pcsequality23
Pic credit: Simon Hadley

'Direct discrimination is when someone is put at a disadvantage or treated less favourably because of a 'protected characteristic' - Ruth #PCSEquality23

'It's amazing to be part of PCS National Disabled members seminar. There is should a wealth of knowledge in the room. Sharing stories and best practices' - Nasrin Ahmed - PCS Rep
#PCSEquality23

'I would really recommend this event. It's great to feel part of this wonderful community, you really do need to come along next year' - Levoy Getton - DWP rep
#PCSEquality23

Fantastic #BSL taster session from Sarah Lawrence and Simon Deacy from Deaf Friendly Limited (DFL)
#PCSEquality23

'In the past, some US states made it illegal for disabled people to marry or even be seen in public!'
Brilliant session on History of Disability by Keith Brockie, Scottish Govt
#pcsequality23

.Fran Heathcote, PCS National President officially opens #PCSEquality23 seminar. Celebrating disabled workers in a word of hybrid work.

Fantastic panel at PCS Union #SafePassage fringe at #TUC2023

#RefugeesWelcome

PCS Union Assistant General Secretary John Moloney speaking Trades Union Congress fringe meeting on the National Climate Service. Another Civil Service that can deliver on tackling the #ClimateCrisis is possible!
#TUC23
#NCS
#ClimateJusticeJobs

What's more 'extreme':

Believing that children should have enough food to eat?

Or refusing to tax the super-rich while 4.2 million kids live in poverty?

Michael Pullen who led the successful 30-day PCS strike at HGS in Liverpool is guest speaker at the start of day 3 of #TUC23 and explains how the action delivered for members.

The ⁦RMT⁩ delegation at #TUC23 taking the #SaveTicketOffices campaign to congress

Scottish Government Group Pay Ballot Result. 96% accept 2 year pay deal.

It will be implemented in October's salary, with payments backdated to 01 April.

This 2 year deal also sees a contractual shortening of the working week to 35hr in Oct 24. PCS Union PCS Scotland