Fran Heathcote
Fran is the general secretary of PCS. She was national president for 5 years and DWP group president for 7 years.
Fran has just taken part in the Big Ride for Palestine, a charity bike ride to raise money for the people of Palestine. Read about her experiences - and find out how you can still donate!
In her column for issue 2 of PCS People 2025, Fran explains how June has been a pivotal month for our union.
In her latest column for Activate, Fran explains how reps' current priority must be organising and campaigning work to get ballot-ready.
In Fran's column for PCS People she writes about the government's proposed cuts to the civil service, welfare and benefits.
In her latest column for Activate, Fran writes about cost-of-living pressures, civil service budget cuts and our members opposing forced returns to the office.