Public and Commercial Services Union

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UK trade union for civil and public servants, and private sector workers on government contracts. Standing up for public services and social justice. www.pcs.org.uk

The graphic comprises a photo of PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote alongside the words: New PM must end the ballot threshold and introduce e-balloting: "Although we welcome many of the Employment Rights Act reforms, it is clear that it does not go far enough, particularly on sectoral collective bargaining and abolishing all anti-trade union laws," said PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote. “With a new prime minister and new cabinet, we must ensure that, as a collective, unions are demanding this legislation goes further and our rights fully restored.”
The photo shows PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote holding a PCS flag, standing outside the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in London alongside an PCS placard which reads PCS official picket.
The image shows a U-turning arrow alongside the text Pensions U-turn after ballot result at National Library of Wales
The graphic shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the text: PCS union solidarity round-up 13-19 July.
The photo shows two PCS young members holding the PCS Young Members' Network banner as they march at the Durham Miners' Gala and in the background another banner which reads: Public and Commercial Services Union North West region - peace, equality, unity.
The photo shows 7 people including Fran Heathcote and 6 members of the PCS Young Members' Committee stood around a table outside with a field behind them and the sun is shining.
The photo shows 11 people stood on a pavement holding placards and banners with a number of slogans, including fighting for real climate action and a just transition for all and good, green jobs start in DEZNZ.
The text reads: pcs at Civil Service LIVE Ready to recruit and engage London: 14-15 14 -15 JULY 2026 (Excel International Conference Centre)‎
The photo by Andy Aitchison shows around 30 protesters holding 11 placards with the words End Capita's Pensions Chaos, several PCS flags and two banners, one with the words Stop the Capita pensions chaos and another with the words PCS ARMs Greater London - Together We Are Stronger.
The image comprises two hands clasped in solidarity above the text: union solidarity round-up 6-12 July
The image comprises a photo of Wendy alongside text which reads Wendy: Pain, fatigue and I'm getting old... but I can't afford to go part time. Stop the civil service pension chaos.
The image shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the text PCS union solidarity round-up 29 June to 5 July.
The text reads PCS responds to defence investment plan announcement
The image comprises a photo of Andrew Pollard who is wearing glasses and a beard alongside the text “I’ve borrowed some money off a friend to try and see me over, but they need that money back. Things are getting desperate. “I run a smallholding here, so everyone - including the animals I look after - are suffering.” With footer text which reads Stop the civil service pension chaos.
The photo shows 5 people stood behind a table which has 3 PCS flags attached to its front and the table is covered in PCS stickers, caps and leaflets. At the rear is the PCS Midlands banner and two more PCS flags hanging down.
The image comprises a photo of the playwright Ed Waugh who is smiling and wearing a black T-shirt alongside the quote: "The Cramlington Train Wreckers is an incredible story of working class unity, solidarity and community" - Ed Waugh, playwright
The photo shows a group of 6 people, including PCS full-time officer Laure Djida and PCS delegates to the TUC LGBT+ Workers' Conference Dave Magill, Fiona Brittle Yemisi ilesanmi, Eilonwy Awen and Liat Norris
The image comprises a photo of Ann who is wearing a blue top and has white hair, alongside text which reads: I constantly worry about money. My sleep is very poor and this in turn affects me physically. I am already on anti-depressants but Capita and my unpaid pension are always on my mind, night and day. It is exhausting and never ending. Beneath Ann's photo is the text Stop the civil service pension chaose.
The image contains the text PCS breaking news DWP announces mass office closure programme
The photo shows 15 people stood behind tables arranged in a U shape in a meeting room and 5 people are shown holding the PCS Northern Region banner.
The image shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the text PCS union solidarity round-up 22-28 June
The image comprises a photo of PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote alongside the text Strike vote at FCDO and the quote: "This is a clear and overwhelming message from FCDO staff. Every member who took part in this ballot and helped deliver such a strong result should feel proud of their determination to defend jobs, challenge unfairness and stand up for their colleagues. "They will not stand by while jobs are cut, compulsory redundancies remain on the table and serious concerns about the fairness of this restructure go unanswered. There is still time for the department to listen to its workforce, pause this flawed process and engage meaningfully with PCS.”
The photo shows PCS General Secretary Fran Heatchote addressing the Stop The War Coalition International Conference Against War in London on 20 June. The lectern she is standing behind carries the words international conference and the photo contains a picture credit to the photographer Steve Eason.
The image shows a woman sat at a desk with a fan switched on, nearly empty water bottle, empty glass and laptop and she is writing on a notepad while mopping her brow. At the bottom of the image is the text: working in hot weather know your rights.
The graphic reads PCS honouring the past Windrush Day 2026 shaping the future read our blog.
The image shows various silhouetted people carrying their belongings as they walk past a barbed wire fence with planet Earth partially visible as a backdrop. Alongside the imagery is the text: PCS Refugee Week 15-21 June and the word courage.
The image shows buildings with scaffolding on the front cover of the Trade Union Coordinating Group booklet: restructuring the economy: towards a new alternative strategy, with a foreword by John McDonnell MP.
The image shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the words PCS union solidarity round-up 15-21 June
The image comprises a speech bubble and the text PCS ARMs associate and retired members' network. Share your Capita pensions experiences with PCS.
The photo shows PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote holding a microphone standing at a lectern on a stage draped with Palestine flags which feature three equal horizontal bands of black, white, and green, overlaid with a red triangle based at the hoist
The photo shows PCS staff Gail, Maria and Liam stood in front of a table holding various PCS leaflets, lanyards and hats with a backdrop of PCS posters and a pull-up stand which reads PCS (partially obscured) putting equality at the heart of everything we do.
The image shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the words union solidarity round-up 8-14 June
The image comrprises a photo of PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote, who is smiling, alongside the text: social security - PCS members administer the social security system, but they also rely on it, too. That is why social security is a trade union issue - noy just an industrial issue for our members in DWP.
The graphic reads Stop the Capita Pensions Crisis
There is an image of two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the words PCS union solidarity round-up 1-7 June.
The image is of a red post box alongside the words PCS FCDO re-ballot 18 May - 22 June.
The image shows a hand writing with a pen on a piece of paper titled letters to the editor. There are also the words PCS People as well as a pair of spectacles, a pencil and a diary.
The image reads PCS responds to pay remit guidance announcement
The image reads your union your voice your vote and PCS annual delegate conference 2026 daily round-up
The images shows PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote speaking at a lectern addressing union members in a room in Brighton
The graphic contains the words PCS annual delegate conference 2026, the words PCS union and icons for the world wide web, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and text which reads Your Union Your Voice Your Vote
The image shows three hands holding speech bubbles containing the words your union, your voice, your vote alongside the text PCS get involved in your regional AGM
The graphic has the Unite and DPAC logos and the text PCS social security is a rrade union issue with hands holding up people. It couldn’t be clearer: our social security safety net is broken. Instead of being there to support those in need it has become a political tool to demonise and punish. With 15 million people relying on Universal Credit each month, the present system subsidises bad bosses and landlords. Even staff at the Department of Work and Pensions rely on the same social security payments they’re responsible for administering. Social security isn’t a fringe issue; it’s the reality impacting workers and communities up and down the country. Unite Community, PCS Union and Disabled People Against Cuts have come together to discuss what a fair and supportive system should look like. Saturday 6 June from 11am to 4.30pm, Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AY. Hear from trade unionists, disabled activists, academics. Workshops delivered by Unite Community, PCS
The image shows two hands clasped in solidarity alongside the words union solidarity round-up 11-17 May
The image text reads Vote Wisely use your vote today
The image shows two hands clasped in unity alongside the text union solidarity round-up 4-10 May
The image contains the text vote wisely and a photo of Sean who wears sunglasses and has a beard and a quote from PCS member Sean: "Voting is a deeply personal matter, but your vote does not exist in a vacuum. Vote for yourself, yes, but also the future, your communities and this planet." Use your vote on May 7
The image shows a photo of PCS rep Fern alongside the words PCS Activate analysis and resources for PCS activists and the quote: In my experience, the most effective union organising is honest and focused on issues members genuinely care about.
The image shows two hands joined in solidarity alongside the words PCS union solidarity round-up 27 April to 3 May
The photo shows PCS delegate Cheral at a podium which has the words TUC Black Workers' Conference 2026