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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.
More than 300 PCS members at the British Library in London are striking over their poverty wages for two weeks from Monday (27) to Sunday, 9 November and need your support in person and online.
Since PCS announced its intention to ballot members at the British Library over the below-inflation pay award for 2025/26, the employer has repeatedly accused the union of making false statements.
PCS members working at the British Library in London have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action in a dispute over pay.
PCS is balloting members at the British Library (London branch) for strike action from today until noon on 13 October over the organisation’s failure to offer an above-inflation pay award for a second consecutive year.
Find out where the picket lines are so you can go along and show your support.