tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post5240487979192936990..comments2024-03-27T09:14:27.496+00:00Comments on All That Is Solid ...: On the PCS Picket LinePhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06298147857234479278noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-51272940527690242412010-03-11T12:45:25.364+00:002010-03-11T12:45:25.364+00:00Another strike has been called on the 19th March. ...Another strike has been called on the 19th March. See PCS website.HarpyMarxhttp://harpymarx.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-15456909669136806952010-03-09T19:33:54.424+00:002010-03-09T19:33:54.424+00:00Firstly i agree with Phil on the above point....
...Firstly i agree with Phil on the above point....<br /><br />I was on the picket line of Hull benefit delivery centre, the only fixed term appointment(FTA), and by far the youngest at 25. Many FTAs think this dispute does not effect them but any move to make job cuts easier must be fought as it effects all staff. This, all at a time when the workload is overbearing and no prospect of improvement in unemployment in Hull, or nationwide. <br /> <br />A huge effort must be made to encourage younger members of staff to become active in the trade union movement... this was very apparent over the last couple of days. FTAs also have to utilise the PCS to fight to be taken on permanently for the good of the staff, the DWP and the most importantly the public. This, I imagine, applies across the public sector, which will be under constant attack over the next few years, irrelevant of the hue of the next government as public sector workers are always easy targets for cuts and privatisation.<br /><br />Dan, JCP worker, once of Stoke SP.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-2106474447341895452010-03-09T10:20:59.009+00:002010-03-09T10:20:59.009+00:00The first anonymous comment is one of the most rid...The first anonymous comment is one of the most ridiculous things I've read on this blog in a long time.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298147857234479278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-5112868801829823592010-03-09T03:32:05.769+00:002010-03-09T03:32:05.769+00:00When was a Militant Tendency formed within the Soc...When was a Militant Tendency formed within the Socialist Party? Are they entryists and will Taffe expel them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-41884705714897072812010-03-08T21:15:00.990+00:002010-03-08T21:15:00.990+00:00Is PCS a second front for the Tories? It certainly...Is PCS a second front for the Tories? It certainly looks like it. The others unions are acting responsibly but the Socialist Party Militant Tendency clique of oddballs who run PCS these days are more than happy to help Cameron out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-34262916620541127032010-03-08T20:21:29.490+00:002010-03-08T20:21:29.490+00:00I was on a two picket lines Old Bailey and Royal C...I was on a two picket lines Old Bailey and Royal Courts of Justice, and overall in London the strike did have an impact on the courts service. Some had to close while some had a very minimal service. Tho' the government are saying, what a surprise, that the strike had no impact. Mark Serwotka was good on C4 News and the central message is that working class people are having to suffer for the crisis.HarpyMarxhttp://harpymarx.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-39274874068688589672010-03-08T20:03:51.497+00:002010-03-08T20:03:51.497+00:00It's always worthwhile contrasting the recours...It's always worthwhile contrasting the recourse to legal action available to employees who have had their contracts treated with such disdain with the efforts employers will go to have strike action branded unlawful. The courts will listen to the employer as they can afford the solicitors fees but employees... well, they have to go on strike. See also Fujitu Services approach to pension changes for questionable legality regarding contract changes.Highlanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071300726235352555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486641877026778105.post-13839608113090184132010-03-08T19:06:49.200+00:002010-03-08T19:06:49.200+00:00Well done for supporting! All public sector unions...Well done for supporting! All public sector unions should get behind this because they are next.Thoughtful Marxistnoreply@blogger.com