Activate
With a mix of print and online content, Activate is a source of news and analysis, as well as a resource for activists to help us organise, campaign and represent our members
effectively.
If you are an active member of our union – as a distributor of PCS mail, a workplace rep, a national executive member, or in any other capacity – you should receive a copy.
Got a story?
To share your stories about campaigning and organising in the workplace, or to suggest ideas for articles, contact:
Richard Simcox, Activate editor
- Email: richard@pcs.org.uk
- Telephone: 020 7801 2744
Latest articles
Equality advice line for reps
Reps dealing with individual cases concerning discrimination can get advice and guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Learning to organise
PCS education and learning officer Pav Alam looks at how and why to integrate learning with our wider efforts to organise workers and build union strength.
Our union, our future
As our first elected national young members' committee gets underway we spoke to chair Mark Chisman about his aims and priorities.
We will be free!
With preparations underway for this year's Tolpuddle festival, Tim Lezard of south west TUC examines the martyrs' legacy.
The missing billions
In the April 2008 edition of Activate, tax campaigner Richard Murphy outlined his analysis of the £33bn lost to the UK economy every year through tax avoidance and planning by the very wealthy.
Sacked rep re-elected by members
As victimised Child Support Agency rep Eddie Fleming awaits his tribunal hearing, he continues to enjoy massive support from members in Hastings and across the union.
Prime minister petitioned on pay
Office for National Statistics rep Graham Greenlees is petitioning the prime minister to fund progression and 'cost of living' pay rises separately in the civil service.
Useful websites
PCS is not responsible for the content of external websites.
The TUC's Unionreps website has information and bulletin boards for activists
The Shropshire Action Group brings together activists from PCS and other unions
Labour Research provides news, information and guidance for trade unionists
Unionlearn has information about learning services for members, and support for reps
Recent editions
Full editions of Activate are available to download in either PDF or text only format.
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For alternative formats, or previous editions:
- Email: maryo@pcs.org.uk
- Telephone: 020 7801 2820
Where's my copy?
If you do not receive your copy of Activate, or your details change, contact your branch organiser or group office to check or update our membership system.
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