DWP members in Lincoln say yes to strike action and no to their office closing

By voting for strike action – 86% in favour on a 61% turnout - members have been absolutely clear with the DWP that they are not prepared to accept the closure of their office without a fight.

The closure of DWP Lincoln Service Centre will inevitably lead to large numbers of staff being made redundant. This will have a serious impact on their community and a devastating effect on the individuals affected by this heartless decision. It will also leave the DWP with an even greater deficit of experienced staff to deliver critical government services to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

PCS DWP Group President Angela Grant said: “Huge congratulations to members in Lincoln for delivering a resounding result and continuing the fight against this cruel and unnecessary office closure. The DWP really needs to get round the table with PCS to discuss alternatives to the closure of the Lincoln office, and the broader issue of office closures across the DWP estate.

"Lincoln may well be the tip of the iceberg as DWP presses ahead with a flawed and out-of-date estates strategy that could see more offices closed, and thousands of people losing their livelihoods, with local economies also impacted by those job losses.”