Following feedback from Branches, and the Jobcentre Plus Advisory Committee, the Group Executive Committee (GEC), meeting on 15 October 2008, endorsed revised proposals for a Flexible Working Hours Agreement to cover members working in the Benefit Delivery Centre (BDC) network of Jobcentre Plus.
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PCS is organising meetings across CMEC (The Commission) to update members on issues concerning the transfer from being an Executive Agency of DWP to a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB).30 Oct 2008
PCS are working closely with the department to help deliver improved skills training for all. PCS have been involved in protracted discussions with the department over ways in which skills of our members can be improved.30 Oct 2008
Following negotiations between PCS and CMEC we are pleased to confirm that agreement has been reached on interim facility time arrangements following our transfer to CMEC on 1 November 2008.29 Oct 2008
Jobcentre Plus management have rolled out the revised AAT across the country and it has generated a tremendous amount of criticism and complaints from Adviser members28 Oct 2008
During Young Trade Unionist week in September, successful activities and events took place across all DWP regions. Active young member representatives attracted many new members to the union, and even more current members to the young members network.