PCS Bootle Taxes Branch have today written to Jim Harra, the Chief Executive of HMRC, over office closures, outsourcing and the living wage. We are asking that HMRC retains an office in Bootle, rather than potentially putting several hundred workers out of a job and saddling many more with increased costs. Our research shows this … Continue reading
Outsourced cleaners are striking against low pay next week, as dismissed agency workers protest for their reinstatement. PCS members in Bootle are at the forefront of the fight against low pay, outsourcing and the casualisation of the civil service. Our cleaners, along with colleagues in Liverpool, are leading the fight against low pay and poor … Continue reading
Last week, the branch spoke to all of our agency members about the horrendous decision from Friday to dismiss them from their jobs. We would like to thank everyone who spoke to us over the phone to share your stories and concerns, as well as those able to attend tonight’s meeting at such short notice. … Continue reading
PCS members employed in HMRC via the Brook Street agency were told on Friday afternoon (8 November) that they no longer have a job. The members were employed in the Business Tax and Customs directorate to help the department with the work generated by Brexit. The members had been recruited to work until at least the start of January, but now find … Continue reading
Over the past month, PCS has been holding meetings with members across HMRC to discuss pay. In Bootle Taxes, the better part of 1,000 members attended the meetings held over the course of two and a half weeks, addressed by Group Executive Committee members Phil Dickens, Alan Runswick and Colette Smith. Thank you to everyone … Continue reading
HMRC recklessness needs industrial response HMRC refuses to change course despite absolute disarray India Buildings chaos offers perfect opportunity to fight for Bootle Perfect chance to coordinate with other branches fighting to save offices Calamity rules in India Buildings, with contractor Styles & Wood sacked by developer Legal & General and now considering legal action. … Continue reading
The Bootle Taxes Branch Autumn General Meeting will take place on Monday the 1st of October 2019 at 13:30 pm until 14:30 pm at The Beaky. All PCS members are allowed to take their own time to attend this meeting. We have tried to arrange this so it will be in people’s lunch break. If … Continue reading
Some weeks back, local PCS in PT Operations asked for feedback from members about the effects telephony has had on their health and wellbeing. We advised that we would be writing up a report. The purpose of the report was to demonstrate the strength of feeling in Bootle in relation to all things telephony. The … Continue reading
The Bootle Taxes Branch Mandate Meeting will take place on Thursday 16th May 2018 at 12:30 pm in The Beaky. Lunch will be provided. The Mandate Meeting is our chance to get together as a Branch and decide how our delegates to the PCS Conferences in May will vote on motions. We will be able … Continue reading
Elections for the union’s HMRC Group Executive Committee (GEC) are now open. It is vitally important that members vote in these elections. A good turnout in our elections strengthens the union and helps our representatives stand up for members. GEC elections Each year, PCS members vote to elect the GEC, which is responsible for negotiating … Continue reading
