Public and Commercial Services Union

The main functions of the committee are to co-ordinate the work of the PCS regional centre on the priorities for PCS in the region in relation to recruitment, organisation, education and campaigns in accordance with the national strategies and conference policy.

The committee is elected at the annual general meeting by branch delegates representing members from across the union in the eastern region. View details of the 2011/12 eastern regional committee.

Meetings

Committee meetings are held quarterly at the PCS eastern regional office in Peterborough commencing at 11am. The meetings for 2012 are on:

• 9 March 2012

Each branch is entitled to send one observer to each committee meeting – please note that travel costs must be paid by the branch and should be included in the annual bid for funds. Any rep nominated to attend by their branch as an observer should contact Mel Ewles at melanie@pcs.org.uk as space is limited and to be included in the catering or if there are any special requirements.

The annual general meeting of the committee is held in June each year and in 2011 was on Friday, 3 June at Eastbrook, Cambridge. Each branch can nominate a voting delegate to attend and may also send an observer. Delegate travel and subsistence costs are paid from the regional committee budget but observers must be paid for from branch funds. View the 2011 annual report.

Sub-committees

Within the committee are sub-committees for:

• Organising and learning
• Campaigns and communications
• Equality

Click on the links for each sub-committee to see the members, their role and the latest reports.

Town committees

Members of the regional committee are involved in town committees around the region.

The purpose of a town committee is to assist the regional committee to co-ordinate the activity of branches and support for members at a local level.   View details of the active town committees.

Hardship fund/100 club

The committee has set up a hardship fund to support members suffering financial hardship as a result of losses incurred taking part in industrial action. View details of who can apply for financial support from the fund and download an application form.

The committee raises funds through a variety of activities including a 100 club draw. Download a donation form from the panel on the right. Find out about the 100 club and how to join.

Regional plan

The committee and PCS Eastern regional staff have drawn up a strategic plan for developing the union within the eastern region. View the regional plan.

Committee history

The committee was first set up in 2004. The committee is governed by a set of rules (constitution) which is approved by the national committee of the union. Read the PCS eastern regional committee constitution.