The ballot closed at lunchtime today & the result is now out.

Nearly three quarters of those voting voted for action.

Local government workers who are members of Unite, GMB & Unison as well as teachers in the NUT will be on strike on 10 July. It looks like we'll be joining them.

We All Need a Pay Rise.


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Location:Ballot Result

VOTE NOW

The indicative ballot for action on pay closes at 12:00 on Monday 30 June 2014. You can vote up to the deadline if you vote on the internet.

VOTE NOW IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED ALREADY.


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WSD District ER informal

I've been at the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire District Employee Relations Informal Meeting today.

This is the regular meeting for PCS to meet with the District Manager, Rob Cooper, and discuss issues which affect the whole district.

Issues which affect one site only are discussed by reps based in each office.

Here are some of the items we discussed.

DERM - we discussed the need to complete a risk assessment before deciding to remove the podiums and the screened areas.  Loughborough is the only office in Leicestershire which currently has a screened area.  We also sought assurances about pods and grading of CSMs.

Performance - we discussed spinning plates and the welcome fact that we appear to be moving away from the number of DMA referrals to the quality of those referrals.

Employee Engagement - we discussed that initiatives that the district management team at all levels are taking to engage more with staff.  Both PCS and management are keen that mangers and staff have all the 1-2-1 meetings.  If yours are not happening please make sure that you request them and diary them in.  Please let PCS or management know if this is not happening.

Staffing - we discussed the workforce plan.  We are close to the right number of people but not necessarily the right grade mix or in the right place.  Both PCS and management hope that there is some prospect of promotion later in the year.  This is not guaranteed.  The district has had some transfers in and further transfers would be looked at on a case by case basis.  Management confirmed that there is no blanket ban on changes to working patterns.  Any applications would be looked at on a case by case basis.  PCS recommends that if you wish to change your working pattern you put in a formal application while being as flexible as possible over days, hours and location.  We can help managers and staff with the discussion and advise on the next steps if you are unsuccessful.

Please get in touch with me or your rep if you want any more details or you have an issue that we need to discuss with management.

Wellington Street Pay Meeting

The Leicester Wellington Street Pay Meeting will be on Wednesday 25 June 2014 at 10:30 in the canteen on floor 4.

This is open to all PCS members who work at the Wellington Street Jobcentre, the Benefit Centre, the odds and sods on floor 4 and any other members who happen to be in the building on that day.

You will get 30 minutes paid time off to attend.

Balloting Begins

My ballot paper has arrived. It's really easy to vote.


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Another Pay Rise Picture

Charles Street Jobcentre.


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We All Need a Payrise

Our first group photo from Market Harborough. Check with your rep when yours will be.


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Join The Protest

The pay offer came out today.  1% with no pay progression is a pay cut in real terms.

The government tell us that the economy is recovering and wages are increasing faster than inflation - but this is only for this government of millionaires and their rich friends.

If the economy really is recovering it is right and fair that we all share in this.  Who was it that said we are all in this together?

You will get a say very soon.  Make your choice wisely.

See the PCS web site here for more details.

We All Need a Pay Rise

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