Link to this page: http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/621/9423
From The Socialist newspaper, 21 April 2010
Civil service dispute continues
Labour ministers who think that PCS's campaign against the government's attempt to rip up our Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) is over because the general election has been called are wrong - the campaign goes on until there is a negotiated settlement.
John McInally, Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) national vice-president, personal capacity
The three days of strike action during March piled pressure on the government, as did other campaign initiatives, including taking the PCS battle bus to Tessa Jowell's constituency surgery. 176 MPs have now signed the Early Day Motion supporting the union's campaign.
PCS is targeting ministerial and marginal constituencies during the election and this will be linked with our Make Your Vote Count (MYVC) campaign. We will be demanding not just support for PCS's five pledges to defend the public services but also for a fair settlement to the CSCS dispute.
Industrial action continues with the national overtime ban. A judicial review is to be held on 22 and 23 April. Although success there would not mean a settlement, it would force the government back to negotiations.
Whoever forms the new government will receive a letter from PCS reminding them there is an unresolved dispute that must be settled if they are to avoid further industrial action.
Why not click here to join the Socialist Party, or click here to donate to the Socialist Party.
In The Socialist 21 April 2010:
Stop these savage cuts: support the socialist alternative
Youth fight for jobs
Young people facing a fight for their future
National Union of Students conference: Campaign needed against fees and cuts
Socialist Party editorial
Left candidates excluded from media
LibDem Surge
Big business as usual for Liberal Democrats
TV debate - Party leaders compete for the same policies
Transport
Volcanic eruption brings travel chaos: Planned and integrated transport system vital
Planes, trains and automobiles
Socialist Party news and analysis
Cameron turns back clock on women's rights
Banks use microloans to fleece poor
Socialist Party election campaign
Doncaster - Jarvis's vicious sackings and workers' fightback
Portsmouth North: "An ordinary guy to represent ordinary workers"
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
Coventry: Standing up for public services
Colne Valley / Huddersfield: Kirklees' only fighting councillor
Spelthorne: "The trade union candidate guy"
A chance to put your questions to your local Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidates.
Anti-racism
Why the BNP offers no way forward for working class people
International socialist news and analysis
Progressive Workers Federation of Pakistan founded
Sri Lanka parliamentary elections: Rajapaksa's clan consolidates its rule
Socialist Party features
National Care Service - fact or fiction?
1936 - A play about the Olympics
Socialist Party workplace news
Civil service dispute continues
Fighting cuts at Coventry council
Strike ballot at Manchester Metropolitan University
Dover trade unions against privatisation
National Shop Stewards Network 2010 conference:
Home | The Socialist 21 April 2010 | Join the Socialist Party
Join us today!
Printable version
email to friend
