Young Members’ Newsletter Autumn 2023

In this issue

Educating and inspiring the next generation of activists
Simmeron Katbamna, newly elected chair of the national young members’ committee (NYMC), reflects on a year of activism and how young members are building PCS – in their networks and their workplaces. 

Building workplace power and fighting to win
Newly elected NYMC vice chair Louis Radforth writes about encouraging all young members to get actively involved in building our union – so that we can win. 

Diversity and intersectionality 
Rose Baker, NYMC Equalities Officer, writes about the importance of intersectionality in the fight for equality. 

Renewed hope for the future
Evan Dixon, a young PCS member from HMRC East Kilbride, writes about how attending his first Young Members’ Seminar has inspired him to get more involved in PCS. 

Strength in solidarity 
Anne-Caroline Le Bescond from Ofgem in Glasgow writes about her first experience of the PCS Young Members’ Seminar as a community organiser and Living Rent member. 

Fighting injustice and building our union
Dan Wallace, from HMPO North West, first got involved with PCS during targeted action in the Passport Office. Now, he’s broadening his horizons and meeting like-minded young people from across the UK.
 
Hybrid working – the benefits and challenges 
Zac Vallely, HMPO London branch and Home Office GEC member, writes about the benefits and challenges of hybrid working for workers and unions.