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

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'.