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Subsistence payments dispute in juxtaposed controls - ballot result

  • Members vote overwhelmingly for action
  • Meeting with Immigration Minister

Ballot Result

PCS members involved in the juxtaposed allowances dispute have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. On a massive turnout of 72% for a postal ballot, the result is as follows:

Question 1
Are you prepared to take part in strike action?

Votes Cast 335
Yes Votes 323
No Votes 12
Spoilt Votes 0

Question 2
Are you prepared to take part in industrial action short of a strike?

Votes Cast 335
Yes Votes 325
No Votes 9
Spoilt Votes 1

This represents a vote of 96.4% in favour of a strike and 97.3% in favour of action short of a strike.

Meeting with Immigration Minister

PCS met with the Immigration Minister Phil Woolas yesterday to press our case. We were accompanied by John McDonnell MP from the PCS Parliamentary Group, and Gwynn Prosser MP for Dover. The Minister agreed to consider the points we raised and we are hopeful that he will intervene to facilitate a negotiated settlement. However, we must continue to prepare for action. We will keep members informed of developments