Public and Commercial Services Union

PCS has around 22,000 members in Wales, based in UK government departments, the Welsh devolved area and the commercial s ector.

We have an office in Cardiff which acts as a focal point for PCS activity in Wales, assisting branches with recruitment, organisation and campaigns, providing training for reps and promoting workplace learning.

The office also provides individual and collective representation for members whose employers are based in Wales, such as the National Assembly, DVLA, ONS, Intellectual Property Office, the Royal Mint and the many Welsh ‘quangos’. There is an elected Wales Committee which works with the full-time office staff to provide leadership and co-ordination for the union’s work.

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Latest news

Lobby your MP to oppose new attack on redundancy rights!

The new Cabinet Office Minister, Francis Maude, has announced plans to introduce legislation to amend the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) in an attempt to undermine PCS' recent victory in the High Court. Rather than consult or negotiate with the unions about the implications of that judgement, the government plans to introduce an arbitrary cap on compensation payments, and also to introduce legislation to scrap the legal requirement for the unions to agree any changes to the Scheme.  

Union's dismay at Companies House cuts announcement

The Public & Commercial Services union (PCS) has reacted with dismay to an announcement from management at Companies House in Cardiff that would involve job cuts, a pay freeze and the closure of an office.

PCS leads the way as Wales TUC resolves to fight cuts

The Wales TUC agreed a robust response to public sector cuts this week at its conference in Llandudno, on the basis of a composite motion largely drafted by PCS, which was carried unanimously.

Congratulations to PCS members in Wales on another successful strike day! 

PCS members across Wales once again gave solid support to the union's national strike action yesterday (Wednesday, 24th March). 

PCS Wales media release: Welsh civil and public servants in Budget day strike

Civil and public servants across Wales will be walking out for a third day of strike action on budget day, 24 March, in an ongoing dispute over cuts to their redundancy terms. 

PCS Wales campaign bulletin: members tell government, 'you can't steal our redundancy rights!' 

PCS members from workplaces across Wales have sent a sent a clear rebuke to the government over its plans to cut redundancy entitlements without the union's agreement.  

Welsh civil and public servants in 48 hour strike 

Up to 20,000 civil and public servants across Wales are set to take part in a 48 hour strike on 8 and 9 March in a dispute over unilateral changes to redundancy terms. 

Strike day activities in Wales on Monday 

PCS is organising activities in Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham next Monday, 8th March, which members are invited to support following picket duty.  

Lobby your MP this weekend! 

Lobbying politicians is an important part of our campaign to defend redundancy rights under the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.

Campaign update and next steps

Late last week, the NEC and the National Campaigns Liaison Group met to decide our next steps following the positive members' ballot result. This now means that industrial action is going ahead on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March 2010. This is our number one priority and we need to ensure it is a success if we are to persuade the Government back to the negotiating table.

After 'yes' vote, local activists meet to take forward campaign 

Following the big 'YES'/'YES' vote in the industrial action ballot on the Civil Service Service Compensation Scheme, activists' committees across Wales will be meeting next week to co-ordinate local activities.  

Peter Harris takes over as PCS Wales Secretary

Peter Harris has been appointed by the General Secretary to the post of PCS Wales Secretary, as part of the union's strategic management review. The review also sees PCS Wales become part of a new department under Jeff Evans, who is now Senior National Officer for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Union condemns tax office closure announcement

PCS Wales today issued a press release condemning the announcement by HM Revenue & Customs that will see ten Welsh tax offices close next year.  

Wales Committee sets agenda for tough year ahead

The December meeting of the PCS Wales Committee took place against the background of the Pre-Budget Report and addressed the union's response to government plans to slash public sector jobs and services over the next year.

Pensioners' manifesto to be presented at assembly lobby

The National Pensioners' Convention (NPC), with which PCS jointly campaigns, will be lobbying the national assembly in Cardiff on Wednesday, 21 October, to promote its manifesto for the next election.

Say 'no' to racism in Swansea and Newport!

PCS is backing opposition by anti-racists and local communities to two South Wales rallies organised by far-right troublemakers.

Restricted parking at PCS Wales office

Availability of parking spaces at Phoenix House will be severely restricted in the coming weeks, due to refurbishment work on the fourth floor of the building.

Vestas worker to speak in Cardiff as campaign continues

One of the Vestas Blades UK workers, who occupied their factory on the Isle of Wight in a bid to prevent its closure, is to speak in Cardiff tomorrow night (Wednesday, 12 August) as the campaign to defend 'green jobs' continues.

Protest against far right rally

Unite Against Fascism (UAF) - to which PCS is affiliated - is organising a protest against the racist BNP's annual rally on Saturday, 15 August.

Cardiff Mardi Gras - 29 - 30 August 2009, Coopers Field, Cardiff

LGBT season is in full swing with Cardiff's 10th annual Mardi Gras. After a gap year, the event is ready to ensure this will be the best ever and it's still free, with your support - help to change attitudes and stop homophobia!

PCS Wales AGM elects new committee

Delegates from branches across Wales attended the AGM of the Wales Committee, held in the Millennium Stadium Cardiff on 9 June 2009.  

Welsh Euro candidates present their views to PCS members

On 26th May, Cardiff city hall saw Welsh European election candidates take part in a PCS 'question time' meeting, focusing on their views on public services and the far right.

Sunday, 17 May: 'Hope Not Hate' Day in Cardiff, Swansea and Flint

On the morning of Sunday 17th May, the nation will have an opportunity to commemorate our nation's fallen, who have given their lives to protect hope and freedom against the hate of fascism.

General secretary calls for investment, not cuts, in Welsh public services

Mark Serwotka, PCS general secretary, has slammed government cutbacks to public services in Wales in response to the recession, arguing that those services are now needed more than ever.

BBC 'Politics Show' highlights attacks on jobcentre staff

The disturbing level of abuse encountered by Jobcentreplus staff in Wales was highlighted by yesterday's edition of the BBC TV current affairs programme, 'The Politics Show'.