PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES UNION (PCS) STRIKE ACTION

Early day motion 313, tabled 25 October 2001 by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes the launch of the Jobcentre Plus Pathfinder scheme; acknowledges that the Government wants services in the Benefits Agency and Employment Service to be delivered in an open plan environment without protective screens; notes that over 5,000 incidents of threatening behaviour against benefit office workers were reported in the United Kingdom last year; is concerned about the health and safety risks posed as a result of the new working practices; urges the Government to reconsider its proposed new working practices under the Jobcentre Plus Pathfinder scheme; recognises the real concerns of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS); and fully supports the strike action taken by members of PCS.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Plaid Cymru 4, Liberal Democrat 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.