Civil servants working for the Department for Transport (DfT) have voted for strike action to defend jobs, pay and services.
Thousands of jobs are at risk because of closure plans – particularly in the vehicle licensing and coastguard agencies.
In a ballot members of the Public and Commercial Services union voted 68% in favour of strike action and 65% in favour of action short of a strike on a 35% turnout.
DfT workers are demanding:
- No compulsory redundancies or relocations for staff
- Continued civil service pay and conditions for anyone who’s job is privatised
- No office or station closures
- Consultation and negotiation on all issues – including regional pay which the union opposes.
They will take part in the Thursday 10 May national walkout – and announce more strike action and action short of a strike at a later date.
