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Legal fund for whistleblower

19 November 2008

Supporters of nurse Karen Reissmann, sacked for speaking out about NHS services, have launched an appeal to help pay her legal costs.

Increased strength following successful recruitment week

17 November 2008

During young trade unionist week 2008 young members successfully organised recruitment and social events up and down the country. Held on 17-21 September 2008, we focused on campaigning against low pay and harsh working conditions - especially for call centre workers.

A fair and sustainable future

13 November 2008

Our 'Becoming a greener union' report presents us with some exciting challenges, writes HMRC union learning rep Richard Leitch.

Q&A: Employment Doctor - November

12 November 2008

Our reps handle thousands of work problems each year on behalf of PCS members. Here are just a few of the issues that have cropped up.

PCS at the party conferences

12 November 2008

At the Labour Party conference, general secretary Mark Serwotka emphasized the need for a public debate on welfare reform; a view backed by fringe meeting chair Joan Humble - an MP and member of the work and pensions select committee - who stressed "the important job hard working civil servants do" in her constituency.