DVSA strike action suspended
Following intensive talks with senior management at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency we have suspended our planned strike action which was due to take place from Thursday to Sunday (8-11 February).
Following the negotiations which concluded yesterday, we are pleased to report that we have reached an improved proposal, presented as a full package, which meets the 8 demands PCS members were balloted on. These include members’ safety, terms and conditions and the standards of safety that driving tests require.
Our members believe in the quality of the public service that they provide, that helps keep those using our roads as safe as possible. It is important to us that the integrity of that driving test, the safety of that driving test and of the service that we provide to the public is maintained.
To allow us to fully consult members on these proposals, we have suspended the planned strike action. Members must now attend work on those dates.
We will contact members shortly to outline the details of a consultative ballot on management’s proposals.
We want to once again thank all members for their show of strength demonstrated throughout the dispute to date. This has allowed us to make the progress we have made in negotiations.