Campaign to reinstate reps at Benton Park View continues

The PCS Revenue and Customs Benton Park View branch has called a further members’ rally on November 6 at the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne site following widespread support from PCS members, MPs, the TUC and sister trade unions.

The rally is aimed at increasing pressure on HMRC management to reverse the unjust dismissals of Gordon Askew, Rachel Farmer and Joel Hamilton. These reps were dismissed for undertaking trade union activities during a period of industrial action in 2023 as part of the successful PCS pay campaign which led to increased pay awards for PCS members.

The Labour government launched the Employment Rights Bill on October 10, promising a New Deal for Working People. If the government is to deliver on this legislation it must end union-busting against workers’ representatives. PCS is urging the government to demonstrate its intention to make good on the New Deal by reinstating Gordon, Rachel and Joel and allowing them to carry out their democratically-elected roles.   

Join the PCS rally on November 6

Meet at the main gate, Benton Park View, Longbenton, Newcastle -Upon-Tyne NE98 1ZZ at noon. Please join us if you can, bringing your branch banners and flags.

PCS reps will be leafleting the site from 7:30am the same morning.  

Stand with Benton Park View reps – sign the e-petition

You can show your support for Gordon, Rachel and Joel by signing our e-petition to James Murray, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, demanding their reinstatement. You can also email your local MP and send messages of support to Steve Swainston, PCS Revenue and Customs group secretary at Steves@pcs.org.uk.