Activate
In print and online, Activate is a source of news and analysis, as well as a resource for activists to help us organise, campaign and represent our members effectively.
If you are an active member of our union – as a distributor of PCS mail, a workplace rep, a national executive member, or in any other capacity – you should receive a copy.
Got a story?
To share your stories about campaigning and organising in the workplace, or to suggest ideas for articles, contact:
Richard Simcox, Activate editor
- Email: richard@pcs.org.uk
- Telephone: 020 7801 2744
Latest articles
Fund offers help during hard times
Dan Ingreji, CSBF London committee member, says the economic crisis will hit some of the most vulnerable civil servants hardest.
Up front: General secretary's column
In his column in the December edition, Mark Serwotka explains the decision to suspend national industrial action over pay.
Breakthrough on pay
After months of campaigning, organising and negotiating, we made a breakthrough with the government over pay earlier this month.
Q&A: The race equality duty
Seven years on from the introduction of the race equality duty, we look at how organisations have faired with their obligations.
Reps' information service - December
An update about current cases, tribunals, and useful reports and links, from our reps' information service.
At the forefront of struggle
Black workers have led the fight against the injustices they faced at work and in society, says national executive member Zita Holbourne.
Purnell's welfare trick: and no safety net
The government's welfare reform plans are an unjust attack on the vulnerable, argues PCS campaigns officer Sarah Kavanagh.
Proof positive of the power of action
Our national agreements on job security and privatisation have already benefited members, says research officer Imogen Radford.
Help shape the union's future
Dundee convenor Drew Duffy reflects on last year's successful young members forum and encourages others to apply to attend in 2009.
A grievous attack on our rights
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs group organiser Marilyn Bayes reports on attempts to short-circuit the unions over grievances.
The economy and us
A special series of articles focusing on the effects of the economic crisis on public services and unions
- John McDonnell MP says the failings of the free market have been exposed
- Tax campaigner Richard Murphy asks why the banks should be trusted
- Professor Gregor Gall outlines the implications for bargaining and industrial relations
- Professor Mary Davis argues the case against capitalism from a historical perspective
- DWP assistant group secretary Tom Penn looks at the impact on unemployment
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- Email: maryo@pcs.org.uk
- Telephone: 020 7801 2820
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