Pay Offer Imposed

Firstly, an apology for the blog not being updated for some time. This is due both to computer problems and paternity leave. But to make up for it we have three pieces in quick succession regarding the pay ballot and why you should vote YES to strike action, and YES to action short of a strike.

There are articles on the PCS website here, here and here.

However your branch would like to highlight some other issues. Firstly the pay deal is being imposed against our wishes in your November salary. This is a sweetener no doubt and those of you who celebrate Christmas will enjoy receiving the arrears in time for present buying. However, it is not just year one of the pay deal which is being imposed but all three years. In the vast majority of cases people will receive the best deal in year one, and for a fair few, it's a pretty good deal. But years two and three are not good deals especially for anybody on the pay maxima. Don't forget these members of staff who have given many years excellent service will get NO CONSOLIDATED RISE AT ALL in year two. Can you vote to accept this pay offer knowing how badly treated your colleagues are?