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We work collectively to get a better deal for all our members across the civil service and related areas. Our strength is in our membership and to campaign effectively we need members in all workplaces, including yours.
British Library
Welcome to the PCS page for workers at the British Library.
Here at PCS, we represent a substantial portion of the worker force across both British Library sites including St Pancras, London and Boston Spa, Wetherby.
If you have any questions, your workplace rep should always be your first point of contact. For your convenience, you can find their details on PCS Digital.
Failing that, you can contact the Culture Group Secretary, Hareem Ghani, on [email protected]
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There are multiple benefits to being a member of PCS including access to legal advice, discounts, and a benevolent fund.If you are a member, login to PCS Digital to update your details so we can update you regularly on all developments relating to your branch (and you'll definitely want to stay informed, as it's shaping up to an exciting year for the British Library).
Further, you can access PCS Knowledge through PCS Digital, which is filled with information for members on a number of topics, including health and safety, pensions, employment law and much, much more!Read the latest news and blogs from PCS in British Library below.
Members are debating key issues that affect workers in their groups, read highlights from across the PCS
For Women's History Month, Mariann writes about her experiences of working at the British Library and taking part in strike action over low pay.
Members voted to end the six-month long dispute after a significant increase to the original pay offer.
On 12 December, management approached PCS with a revised pay offer which involved scrapping employees’ health cash plans to subsidise a 4.2% pay award.
Festive shopping tips sent by the British Library ahead of the latest round of strike action were about as welcome as a lump of coal from Santa.