Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
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Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:00 pm
Members of the PCS union, which includes DWP staff, have voted for strike action.
Will have to keep
on this one.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/10/uk-civil-servants-whitehall-frontline-services-vote-strike
On the PCS site which listed results by employer area (and won't let me link to it) the DWP vote was overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.
Will have to keep
on this one. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/10/uk-civil-servants-whitehall-frontline-services-vote-strike
On the PCS site which listed results by employer area (and won't let me link to it) the DWP vote was overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by The Catwoman Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:21 pm
Let's hope they go on strike all of December then we won't have to see them..
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:48 pm
Only "all of December"? Have you gone soft, Catwoman? Sadly it will be a day here, day there type of strike. Or your WC may decide to cross the picket line so you have to sign on just to annoy you.
Don't forget there are 3 bank holidays over Christmas and New Year. JCP staff used to get an extra BH, previously known as a Queens Day or some such, normally taken between Xmas and New Year so one of those may fall on your signing day. I normally go a month between appointments come Xmas because my signing always clashes with a Bank Holiday. I'll be gutted if I'm still out of work come migration to UC and I lose my Monday signing slot. I've done very well over the years with Bank Holiday Mondays.
Don't forget there are 3 bank holidays over Christmas and New Year. JCP staff used to get an extra BH, previously known as a Queens Day or some such, normally taken between Xmas and New Year so one of those may fall on your signing day. I normally go a month between appointments come Xmas because my signing always clashes with a Bank Holiday. I'll be gutted if I'm still out of work come migration to UC and I lose my Monday signing slot. I've done very well over the years with Bank Holiday Mondays.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:57 pm
Or #Catwoman, you get a 'scab' Roach 
like mine, whom isn't a union member. For them its just another day to harrass claimants 
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like mine, whom isn't a union member. For them its just another day to harrass claimants .
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:14 pm
Presumably claimants would either have to cross the picket line to sign on or face the consequences.
Pintel, will your scab WC be refusing any pay increase, improved working conditions that this vote to strike is about?
Pintel, will your scab WC be refusing any pay increase, improved working conditions that this vote to strike is about?
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:20 pm
According to the BBC a decision on any strike action will be made on 18 November. Worth keeping an eye on the PCS website and the JCP section in particular.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by The Catwoman Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:23 pm
Just Heard on the radio their going on strike on 26th November which is a Saturday 🧐 . What's the point in a WC striking on a Saturday
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:32 pm
Ignatius wrote:Presumably claimants would either have to cross the picket line to sign on or face the consequences.
Pintel, will your scab WC be refusing any pay increase, improved working conditions that this vote to strike is about?
I think they are going to give any pay rise to charity, and refuse any improved working conditions, and get back to the Victorian Work-house mentality.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:48 am
The Catwoman wrote:Just Heard on the radio their going on strike on 26th November which is a Saturday 🧐 . What's the point in a WC striking on a Saturday
What is the point of a Saturday strike? To piss claimants off.
Hopefully you misheard. I thought 26 November was train drivers strike day. PCS website says a decision will be made after some meeting on 18 November so don't lose hope just yet
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:08 pm
Rest easy Catwoman. I've found the PCS link and any strike dates will be announced after 18 November.
https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/100000-civil-servants-vote-strike-action
https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/100000-civil-servants-vote-strike-action
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by jobberpw Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:31 pm
Roaches, should al be taking a huge pay cut based on underperformance...imo 
Although from their rose tinted specs, I guess they feel they've had another bumper year. Getting SO many into those mini wage jobs.
Although from their rose tinted specs, I guess they feel they've had another bumper year. Getting SO many into those mini wage jobs.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by jobberpw Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:36 pm
The Catwoman wrote:Just Heard on the radio their going on strike on 26th November which is a Saturday 🧐 . What's the point in a WC striking on a Saturday
So they can be at their desks to piss us all off on Monday
They have to be seen to be doing something even though millions know it's ultimately nothing. Pay rise denied. Effective, immediately.You can't keep a good roach down. Although we will try
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:31 pm
I asked the WC about the potential strike when I signed on this morning. The union rep had told her that should they decide to strike the action will be targeted to maximize disruption to government policies, rather than all out action across the civil service. Customer facing staff will probably not be expected to join in any strike. Hopefully she has been misinformed.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:41 pm
Ignatius wrote: Customer facing staff will probably not be expected to join in any strike. Hopefully she has been misinformed.
* Maybe these Customer Facing Staff, would be worried about their jobs.? As if they went on Strike, this might highlight how much tea drinking and staring aimlessly at a vdu️ screen, some of these staff do....🤫
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by jobberpw Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:12 pm
Yes they love starring into the Abyss of Windows 10, although in my joke shop its more like their still using windows 98. 
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Archangel Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:09 pm
I hope they all strike and get sacked, and get put on the Restart Scheme.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by oneman Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:42 pm
Am I allowed to turn up and egg them?
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:03 pm
oneman wrote:Am I allowed to turn up and egg them?
Only one problem at #Oneman.
There's a national shortage of Egg's
, due to Avaian Flu?
So might need to find a different substance, to throw at them? If that's what you meant, and not 'egg them on'
? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/nov/17/uk-egg-shortages-to-last-beyond-christmas-industry-warns
(Dated: 17/11/22)
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Archangel Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:46 pm
Apparently the strike is only for 48 hours and will only be held by a few DWP call centre staff.
Seems totally pointless.
Seems totally pointless.
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:52 pm
Maybe they might escalate there action. As other PCS union members are also striking. Hopefully it won't end up like the 1980's miner's strike with scuffles between the parties.....
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/18/civil-servants-in-three-whitehall-departments-to-go-on-strike-for-a-month
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/18/civil-servants-in-three-whitehall-departments-to-go-on-strike-for-a-month
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by oneman Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:59 pm
Archangel wrote:Apparently the strike is only for 48 hours and will only be held by a few DWP call centre staff.
Seems totally pointless.
What's pointless? The strike or the staff!
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Ignatius Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:05 pm
I almost feel quite bad about starting this thread. I got everyone's hopes up that the WC were going to down tools and walk out.
I thought my WC was pulling my leg last week when she told me they wouldn't actually be striking, despite the vote. She did say the official reason they'd still be at their desks was because the union thinks the claimants wouldn't cope without the face to face service
I thought my WC was pulling my leg last week when she told me they wouldn't actually be striking, despite the vote. She did say the official reason they'd still be at their desks was because the union thinks the claimants wouldn't cope without the face to face service
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Pintel Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:50 pm
Maybe the WC
is worried about miss out the Xmas party at the JCP. Mine its a mince pies and Mulled 
wine for the staff & claimants alike. Even the security don paperhats
and greet everyone with a 'Merry Xmas'... Who would want to miss this to stand in a picket line, so no worries #Ig 
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is worried about miss out the Xmas party at the JCP. Mine its a mince pies and Mulled wine for the staff & claimants alike. Even the security don paperhats and greet everyone with a 'Merry Xmas'... Who would want to miss this to stand in a picket line, so no worries #Ig ..
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Re: Jobcentre Union Vote for Strikes
by Archangel Sun Nov 20, 2022 2:53 am
Ignatius wrote: .... She did say the official reason they'd still be at their desks was because the union thinks the claimants wouldn't cope without the face to face service
Yet, we all coped well during the lockdown.
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