Super picket and social marks mid-way point of MyCSP strike
The members have taken six weeks of strike action and start the next six weeks today, in their fight for union recognition.
PCS members working for MyCSP in Liverpool and Cheadle have been on strike since the beginning of July, in an effort to secure union recognition and to ensure that PCS is fully involved in the talks to protect their terms and conditions ahead of the transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) contract from MyCSP Ltd to Capita on 1 December.
The initial six weeks’ strike was due to end on Friday 15 August but another six weeks have been added as the employer has failed to address our demands for recognition and negotiation. Since the dispute began, new members have been joining PCS and taking part in strike action and picket-;line duty.
“Super picket”
Picket lines have been held every day of the strike action in Liverpool and Cheadle, but the numbers on the picket lines were swelled on Friday 15 August to mark the end of the first six weeks.
The weather was perfect and as local rep Gary Wheeler said, “the sun shone on the righteous”. Lots of cars passing were beeping their horns for the dozens of picketers and supporters and there was a party atmosphere on the picket lines.
Getting social
The fun and laughter continued after the picket in Liverpool at the Lion Tavern where Dave the landlord had offered the pub to the strikers to hold a social event. Colleagues had donated prizes for a raffle and other games, and rep Gary took on an additional role as game show host for spot the ball and play your cards right.
Everyone who joined the picket and decamped to the Lion Tavern enjoyed themselves and hope that more social events can be organised to boost morale over the coming weeks.
Complete the MyCSP e-campaign
Our e-campaign sends an email to the chief executive of MyCSP, calling on him to recognise PCS and to allow the union to properly represent our members in the company.
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Support the picket lines
Picket lines are held on weekdays from 7:30-10am at MyCSP Ltd, 40 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2BW and from 8-10am at MyCSP, Landmark House, 5 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7JG.