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Unions say no to Tory pension cuts

The NUT, PCS, UCU and EIS unions could be part of a 750,000-strong strike on 28 March.

13 March 2012

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28 March pension strikes union by union

Could strike on the day UCU—members under consultation until 13 March NUT—consultation vote closes 14 March PCS—consultation until 16 March EIS—consultation until 15 March UCAC (Wales)—rejected government offer, in negotiations about joining strike INTO (Northern Ireland)—also rejected and in negotiations with other unions NASUWT—rejected the government offer, unclear whether it will join strike Unite (Ministry of Defence)—Rejected offer and discussing action with the PCS

06 March 2012

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Jobcentre staff to stop work

Jobcentre workers in the PCS union in Merseyside have voted to strike over compulsory job transfers, it was announced last week.

14 February 2012

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Lecturers to join 28 March coordinated pensions strike

The UCU lecturers' union has voted to back more co-ordinated strikes beginning with a strike on 28 March. Lecturers in the TPS pension scheme will strike alongside teachers in the NUT union and civil service workers in the PCS union.

10 February 2012

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PCS and NUT unions choose 28 March as next pension strike day

Two unions unanimously voted at their executive committees today, Thursday, to back a coordinated strike on 28 March over pensions.

09 February 2012

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Revenue and Customs strikers slam sell-offs

Revenue and Customs (HMRC) workers struck on Tuesday against privatisation. Some 20,000 PCS union members took action.

04 February 2012

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Gallery staff walk out to save jobs

The National Gallery in London was largely closed last Saturday as gallery assistants in the PCS union walked out for two hours from 4pm.

04 February 2012

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PCS executive meets to discuss strikes

The PCS executive met last Thursday and reiterated the need for more coordinated national strikes before the end of March. But no further decisions were made as to likely or preferred dates to take to other unions.

24 January 2012

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National Gallery workers walk out in dispute over staffing levels

Workers at the National Gallery in London walked out for two hours today (Thursday) to demand that the gallery hires more staff. Around 40 workers in the PCS union picketed the gallery and held a noisy protest.

19 January 2012

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