Shortly branches will be told that there will be no ballot and that the union is entering national talks on pay, job security etc.

The Independent Left (IL) believes this approach is wrong. This moment demands activity as opposed to going into sleep mode.

IL believes that PCS should actually have a membership campaign and work towards a ballot in the New Year.

We are not opposed to the national talks, such as they are, but without a surrounding campaign there is no pressure on the government to make any concessions.

Over the next week, we will post more.