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It’s concerning to hear that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has declared a strike that will last for 18 days, involving more than 400 HMRC workers during the months of May and June.
The union stated 432 Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne customer service experts would strike on multiple days in May and June. May 10-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, and June 1-2 will see strikes.
Workers are going on strike to demand better pay and working conditions. They are concerned about their workload, stress levels, and insufficient compensation. This upcoming strike is likely to affect HMRC services throughout the country.
Although HMRC management and employee representatives have been in discussions, they have yet to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. As a result, union leaders have decided to proceed with a strike as a last resort to bring attention to the concerns of HMRC staff members.
The largest union for HMRC workers, PCS, has expressed concerns about employee workload causing stress and burnout.
A key demand by the employees is an improvement in pay and benefits. The union is fighting for HMRC peeps to get paid fairly for their hard work to keep our tax system running smoothly. However, workers argue that their salaries have not according to the rising cost of living. It is resulting in financial strain for many.
The PCS representatives have assured that the strike will not affect essential services or cause any inconvenience to the public. However, the HMRC services may experience delays and disturbances during the strike. The union urges the HMRC management to address the employees’ concerns.
These strikes will affect HMRC’s Employer Helpline, CIS Helpline, Student Loans Unit, PAYE registrations, maternity, paternity, and sick pay. Therefore, taxpayers are advised to plan and consider potential delays or disruptions in HMRC services during the strike period.