Members say 'yes' to job security
16 September 2008
97.5% of those taking part in the ballot endorsed the agreement which follows a hard fought campaign by PCS members, including national industrial action.
Among other guarantees the agreement sets out measures to ensure staff who are declared surplus, but who wish to continue to work in the civil service or associated areas, are made an alternative job offer.
While we remain resolutely opposed to privatisation and outsourcing, the agreement also covers national guidance on good practice for dealing with staff in this situation. This has been agreed with the union and must be followed by departments.
PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: “This agreement demonstrates what we can achieve when we stand together. The priority now is to step up our campaigning against the government’s policy of capping our pay below inflation, which is driving down the wages of some of our lowest paid members.
The government needs to review its policy towards public sector pay and enter into meaningful dialogue with trade unions.”
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