Hundreds of workers at Ofgem balloted for strikes in dispute over pay and jobs
More than 700 members of the PCS in Glasgow, London and Cardiff will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.
Hundreds of workers at the energy regulator Ofgem are being balloted for strikes in a dispute over pay and jobs.
More than 700 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) in Glasgow, London and Cardiff will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.
PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Ofgem managers have been deliberately provocative in their dealings with us.
“Rather than driving through sticking plaster solutions for organisation-wide problems, they should reach agreement with us before committing to changes that risk industrial action.
“We’re happy to work with Ofgem, providing we can assure our members that their interests will be protected.
“They must have the confidence to plan for their futures.”
An Ofgem spokesperson said: “We are disappointed to hear the PCS has today announced they will be balloting their members on possible industrial action.
“Around a third of Ofgem’s workforce are members of PCS and we continue to engage with PCS and staff on these important issues.
“As with the rest of the public sector, it’s vital we are as efficient and effective as possible for the households and businesses we serve, while also ensuring we attract and retain the people and skills we need.
“We still hope to resolve these issues without industrial action, but should they proceed, our priority will be to serve energy consumers across Britain.”
