Preparing for battle (John Moloney's column)
The PCS National Executive (NEC) meets on 13-14 July, and will decide on the tactical nuances for our upcoming ballot over pay and conditions, including the timetable and exact form of the ballot. There’s a clear majority on the NEC for disaggregating the ballot by department, which many feel is the best way to guarantee the maximum number of members being able to take action. Historically I’ve always favoured singular, aggregated ballots for national pay and conditions disputes, but this is a tactical question rather than a matter of principle. One message I’m hearing strongly from rank-and...