Ofgem staff to be balloted to renew strike mandate

Nearly 1000 PCS members employed by the energy regulator Ofgem in Glasgow, London and Cardiff are to be balloted for further strike action. The ballot opens on 4 March and closes at noon on 10 April 2026.

PCS has been in dispute with Ofgem since March 2025 and took well-supported strike action last year in August, September and October.

The strike action led to significant progress on key issues such as office attendance, but there has been a lack of progress on a number of other issues, which has led to the decision to reballot.

Ofgem members are still awaiting a satisfactory pay offer, proper assurances on jobs including a commitment to no redundancies or compulsory relocations, and better agreements on how the decisions about these are made.

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Our members regulate the energy market and protect consumers every day, yet they are still being asked to accept uncertainty over their pay and their jobs.

"We shouldn't have to ballot again, but Ofgem, DESNZ and ministers have been too slow to deliver. Patience is running out.

"This ballot is a clear warning: unless serious negotiations start now, and real progress is made, Ofgem will face further industrial unrest. Our members deserve fair pay, secure jobs and a real voice in decisions that affect their futures."

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