HMRC Inland Pre-Clearance: Industrial action ballot result

Inland Pre-Clearance members meet the legal threshold and vote overwhelmingly for action. PCS continues to hold talks with HMRC and will keep members informed.
 

Ballot result

The ballot result for the Inland Pre-Clearance industrial action ballot is as follows:

Q1: “ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE PART IN STRIKE ACTION?”
  1. Number of individuals entitled to vote in the ballot: 62
  2. Number of Votes Cast: 38
  3. Number of “YES” Votes: 35 (94.59%)
  4. Number of “NO” Votes: 2 (5.41%)
  5. Number of spoiled or otherwise invalid voting papers: 1
Q2: “ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE PART IN INDUSTRIAL ACTION SHORT OF A STRIKE?”
  1. Number of individuals entitled to vote in the ballot: 62
  2. Number of Votes Cast: 38
  3. Number of “YES” Votes: 38 (100%)
  4. Number of “NO” Votes: 0
  5. Number of spoiled or otherwise invalid voting papers: 0

The number of votes cast in the ballot comfortably meets the minimum 50% turnout, which is required by law for an industrial action ballot to be successful.

Next steps

PCS has simultaneously advised the employer of the ballot result. We are continuing to meet with the department and will keep you fully informed.