Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) members who work at the Charity Commission have voted to take part in a day of strike action across government over pay and employment conditions next month.
The day of action is to take place on February 1 and is set to involve 100,000 PCS members across 124 government departments and bodies.
The civil service union has confirmed that Charity Commission staff are among those in departments that have exceeded the 50% threshold of eligible members needed to strike.
Out of 135 votes cast by Charity Commission members all but four backed strike action. This is 97% of the vote in favour of industrial action. A total of 245 people were eligible to take part in the ballot.
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“As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, with inflation at nearly 11%, members are saying they’ve had enough of being treated appallingly,” said the PCS.
“Our campaign is for a 10% pay rise, pensions justice, job security and no cuts in redundancy terms.”
Strike action is being coordinated with other unions taking strike action on this day, ad also coincides with the launch of a campaign by the Trade Union Congress overpay and employment conditions.
“Industrial action is a last resort, added the PCS.
“But so far, the government has refused to discuss our demands. 100,000 PCS members on strike on 1 February will increase the pressure on the government.”
Staff at the National Lottery Heritage Fund have also voted to take part in the one-day strike.
Out of 70 votes cast among staff members, just one voted against strike action. A total of 131 were eligible to vote.
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