Month: August 2012
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Jobcentre call centres strike against draconian conditions
obcentre staff who deal with calls from people entitled to benefits are striking today over oppressive working conditions and unrealistic targets. More than 6,000 PCS members in 32 call centres in England, Scotland and Wales are reigniting industrial action first taken last year against draconian conditions that prevent them from providing the kind of service…
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NSSN Bulletin 102
As Olympics fever grips some of the nation, many trying to put out of their minds what will happen after the £9 billion jamboree. Remember, just 15% of the total cuts programme has been implemented, the economy is stuck in a recession and the eurozone crisis is still rumbling, so there is sadly, plenty more…
