PCS Midlands

21/01/2026

Can you spare 45mins, and want to get more involved in the DWP Ballot?

If your answer to the above is yes, this is the post for you!

PCS Midlands Region are hosting a "Winning the Campaign" bite size training session, this evening (Weds 21st Jan) 5pm - 5:45pm via Zoom.

This is your opportunity to develop your skills and confidence, when talking about the DWP ballot, by looking at methods and semantics used to deliver a successful campaign. Join comrades from across the region, and together, win the ballot!

Register via: https://forms.office.com/e/9JASs8Q37b

and joining details will be sent to your personal email address.

Hope to see you there!

19/01/2026

The DWP Group Ballot starts today!

There will be a Live Event tonight at 6pm, airing here on Facebook, on X, and YouTube.

We'll be joined by:

✊ Group President Angela Grant
✊ National President Martin Cavanagh
✊ RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey
✊ John McDonnell MP

Want to get involved in the ballot? Join us for our first Super Saturday!

📍 Where? PCS Midlands Office
🗓️ When? Sat 24th & Sat 31st Jan (10:30-2:00)
📱 What do you need? Your mobile phone, charger and headphones (if possible)
🥪 Lunch and refreshments will be provided for those who attend the office.

Please let us know if you plan to come along, using this link:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HD356aYQmEmp-KwjTvDiV_lpKUwxA_tIjpaPRuRb8kFUOTJEWE5JS05VTThHTVBHRzkzOVVaQklYTC4u&route=shorturl

28/11/2025

Solidarity messages for Lincoln strikers

Members in Lincoln Service Centre, DWP Lincolnshire & Rutland
Branch are due to begin their second period of strike action from tomorrow for the whole of December. They have been really appreciating the messages of solidarity received from branches. If you or your branch would like to send a message of solidarity please use the form in the link below.

Please use the on-line link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9ftyqNQxqv to send messages of solidarity to striking members in Lincoln.

https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/members-dwp-lincoln-start-fresh-period-strike-action

20/11/2025

Are you a PCS member aged 27 and under, based in the Midlands Region? If so, this meeting is for you!

The PCS Young Members network is the heartbeat of our union, they're at the forefront of Organising in workplaces, and they have a seat (and voice) at every level of our democratic structures.

We're seeking to elect a Young Member to represent the Midlands Region as Regional Convenor, on the National Young Members' Committee, if you've read this far, that could be you!

Come along, grab a coffee on us, and find out more about how you can get involved in your union.

For further information, or to register your interest please contact either: Agnieszka@pcs.org.uk or Clairem@pcs.org.uk

Solidarity!

Start date 25 November 2025 - 12:00 End date 25 November 2025 - 13:00 Location Cafe Nero Who's it for All PCS members aged 27 and under living in the Midlands region are welcome to attend. During the meeting, members will have the opportunity to elect a Young Member Convenor for the Midlands region,...

10/10/2025

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In the consultative ballot that closed today, 80.5% of members who voted have indicated that they are willing to support potential industrial action over pay.

More details ⬇

22/09/2025

18/09/2025

📣 Join the Rally for the Birmingham bin workers!
📌Start: Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:30 AM
Unite the Union
30 Jennens Road
Birmingham, United Kingdom B7 4EH

https://actionnetwork.org/events/join-the-the-rally-for-the-birmingham-bin-workers?source=direct_link&

https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/stand-birmingham-bin-workers-rally-march-20-september

09/09/2025

https://surveys.unitetheunion.org/252455569949072?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMs3E1jbGNrAyzcQ2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEexCymkF4766D8w0sCtOYunOfcfOLMNd-dY58hJZI5ITcF633gAApIaUhIu8Y_aem_1b2eom5Q0FGlS8zJOk2fhA

31/07/2025

🚴‍♀️ She’s not stopping, and neither is the cause.
This Saturday, Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary, takes on the Birmingham leg of The Big Ride for Palestine, cycling in solidarity with Gaza and raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Every mile she rides is a stand against injustice.
Every donation helps deliver life-saving medical aid where it’s needed most. Back Fran. Back Gaza. Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/fran-heathcote-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

23/07/2025

📣 Show support to Birmingham Bin Workers this Friday 25th July 📣

Speakers include Fran Heathcote and Martin Cavanagh ✊️

5 sites, 1 day ✊️

09/07/2025

🚨 Solidarity call!

Birmingham’s refuse workers have been striking since January for fair pay – now they need our support.

PCS General Secretary, Fran Heathcote, and PCS National President Martin Cavanagh will both be present.

📅 Thursday 25 July
⏰ 6am onwards
📍 Picketing 5 city depots

PCS Midlands is backing the next , organised by Strike Map and supported by over 20 unions.

Let’s stand with Unite members and show what trade union solidarity looks like. Bring your flags, your banners, your voices.

👉 Info & sign up: https://actionnetwork.org/events/megapicketii-25-july-2025?source=direct_link&

✊ More on the dispute: https://www.unitetheunion.org/campaigns/back-birminghams-refuse-workers-sign-our-petition-today

24/06/2025

PCS Union is proud to support the TUC Women Chainmakers Festival again this year, with an absolutely fantastic lineup of events planned! We'll be joined on the day by NEC member Angela Grant and NYMC vice chair Simmeron Katbamna! Please do come along, find the PCS stall and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

See you on Saturday!