Public and Commercial Services Union

Our policy

It is PCS policy that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and that any kind of behaviour that undermines these basic rights will not be tolerated.

PCS is committed to ensuring that all of our members, elected representatives, and staff are able to participate in union events and social activities in an atmosphere that is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or intimidation.

Standards of behaviour

All of us have a responsibility to enable everyone to participate in union activities and events and to enjoy them by treating others with dignity and respect and in particular by:

• Avoiding personal remarks or behaviour that may cause offence or distress.
• Avoiding abusive or discriminatory language, or behaviour or harassing others on the grounds of age, sex, gender, race, colour, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief, or any other personal characteristic.
• Checking that the language we use is appropriate including the correct pronunciation of names.
• Encouraging others to participate, particularly new or less experienced people.
• Challenging inappropriate language or behaviour if you see it or hear it.

Will pcsLync be monitored?

No, only the participants will be able to view the meeting. However if the meeting is recorded it is vital all attendees are aware of this.

Acceptable usage of pcsLync

pcsLync will use network bandwidth so please make sure it is closed down after use.

The organisation has to abide with all UK legislation affecting IT. All organisation employees and agents must comply with the following Acts and they may be held personally responsible for any breach of current legislation as listed below and any future legislation that may be enacted:

• Data Protection Act, 1984.
• Copyright Designs and Patents Act, 1988.
• Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Members and reps are agents of the union for the purposes of these Acts.