PCS Wales

13/05/2026

The latest update from the Recovery Taskforce reports on pensions that have been put into payment and the numbers of pension quotes currently being issued.

In the next session of parliament, the public accounts committee and the public administration and constitutional affairs committee are expected to hold a further joint session to take evidence on the Civil Service Pension Scheme crisis under Capita's administration.

Read more in the link below.

12/05/2026

Voting closed at noon on Friday 8 May in the PCS elections for our national president, deputy and vice presidents and national executive committee.

Read the results in the link below:

11/05/2026

Read our round-up of union activity in the UK and from around the world, including major union pressure on Starmer and public sector meltdown in New Zealand. Click the link in the first comment 👇

07/05/2026

01/05/2026

1 May is a day to come together and celebrate workers’ unity and strength.

This May Day also marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1926 General Strike, when millions of workers stood together in solidarity for fair pay, safe conditions and trade union rights. The centenary is a powerful reminder of the strength of collective action, and the role unions play in defending working people.

Read more and find out about events where you are in the link beow.

29/04/2026

If you're a PCS activist, the latest issue of Activate is waiting for you in your inbox. 📥
· We explore organising successes in Ofgem.
· We hear from our GS Fran Heathcote about the NEC elections, which run until noon on 8 May.
· And Efra group vice president Fern tells us why she won a TUC award.

ALT TEXT: The image shows a photo of PCS rep Fern alongside the words PCS Activate analysis and resources for PCS activists and the quote: In my experience, the most effective union organising is honest and focused on issues members genuinely care about.

28/04/2026

Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day, dedicated to remembering those killed or injured by unsafe work and renewing the commitment to preventing future tragedies.

124 people lost their lives at work last year.

The theme this year focuses on psychological hazards and mental health risks, looking at the often overlooked impacts of stress, anxiety, burnout, bullying, and harassment.

Read more in the link below.

28/04/2026

Read our round-up of union activity in the UK and from around the world, including workplace racism and a landmark ruling in the Netherlands. Click the link in the first comment 👇👇👇