The Union says that work from home is just as productive as if workers were in the office, but without the stress and cost of a daily commute.
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A union claims the Metropolitan Police are forcing support staff back to the office in January.
The Public and Commercial Services Union have told City News that up to 2,400 workers will be made to go to the office between 60 and 100% of their working week.
This is the first time the Met employees has voted for industrial action, with 85% of union members saying yes to taking strike action and 91% voting for action short of a strike.
The Met have admitted that the threshold for strike action has been met but “it doesn’t have to go ahead.” They are urging their staff and the union “not to take further action.”
While the PCS says strike action will only affect civilian support workers in the office, the Met claims that some members of the union work “directly on the frontline including Police Community Support Officers and Scenes of Crime Officers.”
In response to concerns, the Met have reassured the public by saying they have “contingencies” in place.
Talking to City News, a spokesperson for PCS claimed the reasons for the change in policy are for appearances, alleging it is an attempt to increase funding by improving visibility and putting more workers in uniform.
While they did not provide any concrete evidence, the PCS claims that productivity of hybrid workers has increased, and putting them back in the office would only raise costs to the police who will have to provide more office space.
17 buildings are not being used and cost millions to refurbish, says PCS.
The spokesperson was doubtful about this reasoning, saying that the offices being used would not have the Met’s name on the buildings.
City News found that NHS ambulance workers and London Fire Brigade support staff can apply for hybrid work.
When asked by City News why this new policy was being introduced next month, the Met Police declined to comment.
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StandfirstA new hybrid working policy will disproportionately affect women and disabled office workers, claims the PCS union
A union claims the Metropolitan Police are forcing support staff back to the office in January.
The Public and Commercial Services Union have told City News that up to 2,400 workers will be made to go to the office between 60 and 100% of their working week.
This is the first time the Met employees has voted for industrial action, with 85% of union members saying yes to taking strike action and 91% voting for action short of a strike.
The Met have admitted that the threshold for strike action has been met but “it doesn’t have to go ahead.” They are urging their staff and the union “not to take further action.”
While the PCS says strike action will only affect civilian support workers in the office, the Met claims that some members of the union work “directly on the frontline including Police Community Support Officers and Scenes of Crime Officers.”
In response to concerns, the Met have reassured the public by saying they have “contingencies” in place.
Talking to City News, a spokesperson for PCS claimed the reasons for the change in policy are for appearances, alleging it is an attempt to increase funding by improving visibility and putting more workers in uniform.
While they did not provide any concrete evidence, the PCS claims that productivity of hybrid workers has increased, and putting them back in the office would only raise costs to the police who will have to provide more office space.
17 buildings are not being used and cost millions to refurbish, says PCS.
The spokesperson was doubtful about this reasoning, saying that the offices being used would not have the Met’s name on the buildings.
City News found that NHS ambulance workers and London Fire Brigade support staff can apply for hybrid work.
When asked by City News why this new policy was being introduced next month, the Met Police declined to comment.
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