PCS members overwhelmingly support anti-cuts action

Well done to the PCS as union for being able to demonstrate a true commitment to democracy, and well done to PCS members for their fighting spirit - you cannot lie down and take a kicking just because Cameron and Osborne say 'we are all in it together'. The Socialist Party will support PCS, and all fighting unions, every step of the way.

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http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/news_and_events/pcs_comment/index.cfm/id/4377F0F0-1A37-452B-89873E5E94FD520C

Massive support for campaign against cuts

14 January 2011

PCS members have voted by a massive majority to back the union's campaign against cuts to public services, jobs, pay and pensions.

In a national ballot 90% rejected changes to the civil service redundancy scheme – and 96% supported the union's national campaign, ‘There is an alternative’.

More than 80,000 people voted in the ballot – a turnout of 32%.

PCS starts a legal challenge next week.

The union has called on the government to reopen negotiations to agree a new scheme that protects members’ rights.

Meetings will be organised in workplaces covered by the CSCS so members can discuss the next stage of the campaign.

Across the country PCS branches are taking part in anti-cuts campaigns and putting forward the argument that there is an alternative to austerity.

And PCS members are urged to attend the trade union organised ‘March for the alternative’ on Saturday 26 March, with their friends and family.