Pcs Scotland

Apply online for PCS Green Forum
At this year's PCS Green Forum on 3-4 November in Milton Keynes delegates will have the opportunity to discuss how we can build our unionŌĆÖs work on climate change & environmental issues from fracking to plastics pollution.
https://www.pcs.org.uk/news/sign-up-for-p cs-green-forum-2018

CounterCulture ŌĆō a PCS Union Art Exhibition
As part of our STUC-funded project in ScotlandŌĆÖs cultural institutions, including the National Galleries and Museums, weŌĆÖd like to invite you and your branch to attend the opening night party of the workersŌĆÖ art exhibition at Whitespace Gallery on Friday 14th September, starting at 5pm till late.
Work is often something we do to get by, to get paid, to pay our bills, to have a bit of financial freedom. We spend our lives at work, s...ometimes unfulfilled, underpaid, under used. In ScotlandŌĆÖs galleries, museums and cultural institutions, workers have a huge range of skills, stories, knowledge and experience about the work they do. This knowledge is crucial to transforming and improving working lives. This project is part of a wider initiative that helps workers use their skills to talk about justice at work and to reinvigorate the cultural output of the trade union movement.
All art on display will be original pieces by workers in ScotlandŌĆÖs cultural organisations tackling the theme of ŌĆśworkŌĆÖ, as well as material from the Scottish Trades Union Congress archive. The exhibition will run from Friday the 14th of September to Sunday the 16th of September. Details of the opening night event are below.
Opening Night Party Location: Whitespace Gallery, 76 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9HQ Date: 14th September Time: from 5pm
Reserve your space here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/countercultu re-workers-art-exhŌĆ” Or RSVP to fional@pcs.org.uk
The exhibition opens at 5, but people are welcome to attend throughout the night. Refreshments and entertainment throughout the evening.
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The Scottish Young Members Network are launching a film club that will run a series of events throughout the year where people can come together to discuss movies, politics and campaigns in a friendly and sociable environment.
All proceeds from these events will go towards supporting campaigning activities of the Network throughout the year.
The launch of the Film Club will coincide with Black History Month celebrations in October, where we will have a screening of the awar...d-winning movie 'Moonlight'. 'Moonlight' became the first film with an all-black cast and the first LGBTQ film to win an Oscar for Best Picture, telling the coming-of-age story of a young African-American man growing up in a deprived Miami neighborhood.
We will be joined by guest speaker, Suki Sangha from the STUC Black Workers Committee.
There will be a raffle and prize draw on the evening of the event.
All are welcome to attend to support the PCS Young Members Network ŌĆō you donŌĆÖt have to be a young member to attend! Tickets are priced at ┬Ż5 for waged and ┬Ż2.50 for low-waged/unwaged workers.
Doors open from 7pm with film screening beginning at 7:30pm sharp.
For more information, to purchase a ticket for the event or donate a raffle prize, please contact Jenni at the Glasgow hub on jennifer@pcs.org.uk.
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If you are a PCS members aged 27 and under based in Scotland, come along to the Scottish Young Members Network meeting tonight and help shape the work on the Network for the coming year!
CanŌĆÖt make it but still want to be involved? Contact Jenni at the Glasgow hub at jennifer@pcs.org.uk for more information.

Great result by PCS Members getting the MoJ telt! Ō£Ŗ

­¤Ü©PCS efforts sink MOD security privatisation­¤Ü©
Plans to privatise the vital Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) have been indefinitely suspended following a PCS campaign.
https://www.pcs.org.uk/ŌĆ”/pcs-efforts-si nk-mod-security-privŌĆ”

During the early hours of Tuesday morning, the Leith Gurdwara was petrol bombed. Luckily no one was hurt during the arson attack but the Sikh Temple has sustained fire damage.
PCS Scotland send our deepest sympathy to the Gurdwara and stand in solidarity with the Edinburgh Sikh community.
We are facing a massive rise in racism in Britain and across the globe. Now, more than ever we need to stand united to show that we will not be divided, and that there is no place for raci...sm and hate crimes within our communities.
We would encourage all members in the Leith and the wider Edinburgh area to attend the peaceful vigil tomorrow, Thursday 30th August from 5.30-6.30pm outside the Gurdwara at 1 Sherrif Brae, EH6 6ER.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ŌĆ ”/petrol-bomb-attackŌĆ”
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The following joint statement from PCS, Prospect and the FDA is below:
ŌĆ£Civil service unions met with the Permanent Secretary today and have confidence that the Scottish Government will continue to take seriously and handle sensitively all complaints of harassment.
The unions are confident that the Scottish Government processes which we negotiated are valid and robust and if any member wishes to make a complaint then they will receive the full support of their trade union.
... We also indicated our full support to the Permanent Secretary personally in leading the process and would encourage any worker with any concerns to come forward."
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ŌĆ”/unions- hold-crisis-talks-scŌĆ”
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"Your working day could finish much later ŌĆō 8pm is a possibility ŌĆō and you could regularly be asked to work Saturdays and bank holidays but for no extra money"
Get your ballot in by Thursday 30th at 2pm!

­¤ōó­¤ōó PCS Rep Susy from Ofgem and PCS Rep John Davidson from HMRC East Kilbride are running the half marathon to raise money for the Fighting Fund! Click the link below to donate.
Want to join the PCS team and run with your colleagues? Contact Jenni at the PCS Glasgow hub on jennifer@pcs.org.uk for more information!
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/P CSrunners

The first meeting of the relaunched PCS Scotland Black Members Network will take place on Thursday 23rd August from 6-7pm at the PCS Scotland office. This meeting is open to all PCS Black Members.
If you are interested in the network or want to find out more, come along and meet other members from different workplaces!
For more information contact Ruby at the Scotland office on ruby@pcs.org.uk.

­¤ōó­¤ōó Calling all PCS members aged 27 and under in Scotland! ­¤ōó­¤ōó
Want to get more involved in the Scottish Young Members Network and meet other young trade unionists from across Scotland?
Come along to our September 3rd meeting at the PCS Glasgow Hub!
... Please feel free to share with any young members in your branch, or for more information, contact Jenni at the Scotland office on jennifer@pcs.org.uk
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Between the 17th & 19th September Mark Falconer, Chair of The Scottish Government Highlands and Islands Branch is cycling from Inverness to Kirkwall on Orkney.
Mark is doing this to promote the PCS Green Manifesto, to highlight environmental issues and to raise money for the PCS fighting fund.
On his travels Mark will visit offices in Golspie and Thurso and at each stop will take the time to check out areas of environmental interest such as a local flour mill, a maintenance ...yard for wave power turbines and an eco-tourist site.
Mark will be sharing his advernture updates across PCS social media and on his blog. A link will be posted for this closer to the time.
If you would like to support Mark by making a donation, you can do so here -
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m arksclarioncall
God luck Mark! Ō£ŖŌ£Ŗ­¤Ü┤ŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ­¤Ü┤ŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ
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As the PCS ballot opens for members to have their say on Ministry of Justice proposals which ask them to agree to cut their terms and conditions and work longer, members explain why theyŌĆÖre voting no. http://pcs.org.uk/mepvotingno

­¤ōó­¤ōó Calling all PCS members aged 27 and under! Today is your last chance to sign up for this yearŌĆÖs young members seminar in Milton Keynes!
CanŌĆÖt make the seminar but still want to be involved in the Network? Come along to the Scottish Young Members meeting on September 3rd at 5pm at the PCS Glasgow Hub, John Smith House, 145 West Regent Street.
For more information, contact Jenni at the Glasgow hub on jennifer@pcs.org.uk.
... https://www.pcs.org.uk/sign-up-for-pcs-yo ung-members-seminar
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­¤Å│’ĖÅŌĆŹ­¤īł­¤ōó Are you a LGBT+ member based in Scotland? Want to get more involved in the LGBT+ Network?
Come along to a meeting at the PCS Glasgow Hub on Thursday 6th of September!
This is your chance to raise and discuss issues regarding LGBT+ equality and to get to know other LGBT+ members in Scotland. Find out more about the work being undertaken on your behalf and hear from STUC LGBT+ Committee Member, Kris Hendry.
... Light refreshments will be provided.
https://www.facebook.com/events/221980815 152623/?ti=icl
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We want to hear from PCS members in the Ministry of Justice about how the departmentŌĆÖs modernising employment proposition affects you. http://pcs.org.uk/mepcasestudy