This year, the 5-day week officially turns 100. But, asks Phil Lindsey, head of organising for the 4 Day Week Foundation how did it come about, and what can it teach us about campaigning for a 4-day week today?

PCS recognises that the publication of the EHRC Code of Practice raises important questions and concerns for members across the civil service and wider public sector.

PCS has secured progress in the 2026/27 UK Civil Service pay remit guidance (devolved nation governments have separate remits) which contains measures aimed at improving pay for the lowest-paid civil servants and tackling long-standing issues around pay compression and grading differentials.

The final day of our annual delegate conference saw delegates vote to expand and deepen our anti-racism and anti-fascism work, debate motions on union finance and social and economic issues and hear from guest speaker, MP John McDonnell.

A conference fringe meeting showed how equality and inclusion are trade union values which can defeat the far-right.