Today members will have seen information about the derisory 1% pay award presented by DWP. Shockingly they will also see that management have skewed the performance bonuses in favour of the 'achieved' - a marking rarely given out to those below SEO. Those in the Must Improve category will get no non-consolidated payment (bonus) at all, this affects up to 10% of staff likely to be in the lower grades, part time and/or with health problems. This is a slap in the face for staff working under pressure to deliver massive benefit reform in a time of high unemployment.
Four years of pay restraint and increased pension contributions have seen the value of our members take home pay fall by 20%.
Members in both DWP and HMRC taking action in the North West tomorrow have also seen s concerted attack by the Government on long held Terms and Conditions. Further attacks are inevitable unless we act.
We ask all members to support the strike on 4th June. We also ask that you join your picket line. Due to school holidays some of our reps are away, but picketing isn't just for reps, it's for you too. It's a vital chance to persuade members not to break the strike and also to show strength to management!
Rallies are being held in the North West at the following locations:
Preston - The Stanley Arms, Lancaster Road, 11.30am
Manchester - Cross Street Chapel (nr back entrance of Boots), 11.30am
Liverpool - Victoria Monument, Derby Square, 1pm
Please approach your local rep with any queries.
SUPPORT THE STRIKE - THEY WON'T TALK SO WE MUST WALK!
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