Department for Transport group

PCS is the union representing staff working in the Department for Transport (DfT). On this site you will find the latest news and updates concerning issues affecting PCS members working in the department.


Thank you

Thank you to all those members who took part in the strike action or helped with picket lines.  

There was a great deal of press coverage - here are a selection of the headlines.


What's new?

 

Pay freeze for senior civil servants

Is it really as tough as it sounds? 

The union puts in 2010 pay claim

On the 1 March the Union sent the 2010 pay claim to the Secretary of State.

In the last financial year DfT spent over £27M on temporary staff

In reality the spend was probably higher.

Kent Council reply

In a pamphlet written by the Council they called for the abolition of the Highways Agency.  The Union wrote to them about their proposal.  Now you can read their response. 


If you have any comments or want to contribute ideas or content let us know by emailing the DfT group at mailbox.pcs@dft.gsi.gov.uk

The big issues

Health and safety

 

 

Work makes you sick

DfT wants to fine people in DVLA for taking four or more sick days in a 12 month period.  We have a better way to dramatically reduce sick rates in the DVLA.

 

News flash

Total reward statements

All staff in the department will be offered a total reward statement (TRS).  This will be produced by a private company using your data. 

If you have concerns that your data will be used in this way then please read our advice.
 

Don't forget to also look at:

Horizon
If you haven't already, read the latest issue of Horzon.

Press corner
For all the latest press coverage of DfT members.

Group hardship fund
Find out more about the group hardship fund including how to contribute.