PCS delegation makes impact at TUC Cymru

PCS national officer Siân Boyles moved the motion, which builds on the Welsh Government’s February green paper, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales.

Across the conference, PCS Cymru delegation of members, representatives, and officials delivered nine motions in total. 

Doug Jones, a PCS full-time officer, led with an emergency motion calling for support for PCS members at the National Library of Wales who are facing a dispute over pension reform. The motion passed unanimously with a standing show of solidarity from the congress floor.

First-time delegate Ed James from the Welsh Government supported a Unison motion calling for social care provision to be brought into public ownership. The motion advocated for an integrated health and social care service, free at the point of use, with no third-sector involvement or private outsourcing.

On day two, election results to TUC Cymru’s General Council saw Ian Thomas (Senedd Commission) take the disabled members' seat, while Siân Boyles was re-elected as treasurer.

Gethin Jones (HMPPS) seconded a motion for the devolution of prisons, police, and justice for Wales. This strengthens the 2024 PCS motion which followed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Welsh and UK governments in March 2026.

Full funding for Wales

Carol Revell (DWP) seconded a Cardiff Trades Council motion on disability benefit cuts. The cuts disproportionately impact Wales, where an estimated 190,000 people (6% of the population) face losing up to 60% of their household income.

PCS delegates addressed funding and culture. Doug Jones moved the "Full funding for Wales campaign" motion, whilst Siân Boyles supported the "Act now for fair work and creative careers" motion, building on the PCS culture sector campaign.

Doug Jones supported a motion on bilingualism and opportunities to learn Cymraeg. This links to PCS Cymru's adoption of the Twf Charter across Welsh Government workplaces, alongside the development of a PCS Welsh Offer and Welsh Language Development Policy.

The final day featured a keynote address from the newly elected Prif Weinidog (first minister of Wales), Rhun ap Iorwerth, in his first official duty. He emphasised a commitment to working constructively with unions. Congress also received solidarity addresses from Roz Foyer (General Secretary, STUC) and Gerry Murphy (Assistant General Secretary, ICTU).

PCS members Chris Hall and Alison Gunnion volunteered as event stewards. Through collective action, the delegation ensured PCS policies remain central to TUC plans for the coming year.