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Metropolitan Police civilian staff are facing potential strike action due to a pay dispute, as the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has accused the Met of treating civilian workers unfairly. Approximately 6,500 members of the union will participate in a ballot to determine whether to proceed with industrial action in the coming weeks.
The crux of the issue lies in the denial of a £1,250 London allowance to PCS union members, a benefit that is granted to police officers within the Met. This discrepancy in treatment has been described by the union as emblematic of the inequality faced by civilian staff within the organization.
Union general secretary Fran Heathcote highlighted the disparity in treatment, noting that while management espouses the concept of ‘One Met’, civilian staff are consistently placed at a disadvantage in terms of pay, promotion, and job security. Heathcote pointed out that officers receive various perks, including the allowance and free travel, while many dedicated civilian staff members struggle financially in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
The union is calling for tangible action to address these disparities and transform the rhetoric around ‘One Met’ into a reality where fairness, equality, and respect are extended to all staff members within the organization. When approached for comment, the Met Police did not provide a response regarding the impending strike action
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