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UK parliamentary security staff to strike over conditions and pay
Hundreds of Public and Commercial Services union members at the Palace of Westminster have launched multiple strikes and an overtime ban to demand fair pay and improved conditions.
- Hundreds of parliamentary security staff at the Palace of Westminster began a 24-hour strike from 7am on Wednesday over pay and working conditions.
- The strike follows months of engagement aimed at resolving concerns, but the decision to strike reflects unresolved disputes over fair treatment and pay.
- PCS union members plan to hold a 24-hour strike on September 10 and will maintain a ban on working overtime through to September 12 to strengthen their demands.
- Fran Heathcote, PCS general secretary, stated that the industrial action coincides with parliament’s return from recess and reflects members’ commitment to securing improved wages and working conditions.
- Parliament implemented contingency plans with the Met Police to ensure safety and avoid disruption to parliamentary business during the industrial actions.
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The IndependentSecurity staff at Houses of Parliament set for strike action
PCS union members will walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions.
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