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Mark Serwotka
Mark is a former general secretary of PCS who was first elected to the post in December 2000. He was re-elected in 2005, 2009 and again in 2014. A former clerical officer in the old DHSS, Mark is unique among his peers in other unions having come straight from the shop floor. He retired from PCS on 31 January, 2024.
It’s been a massive honour to lead this union for nearly a quarter of a century.
PCS members should be immensely proud of what we have achieved this year.
Our national campaign to protect your jobs and livelihoods has gone from strength to strength. We know our strikes have already caused serious disruption and the latest wave of action announced piles the pressure on a government that refuses to listen.
Turning away as a government policy of dealing with striking union members who are suffering through the cost-of-living crisis is unsustainable, says PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka.
Everyone at PCS should be incredibly proud of our historic ballot result. You’ve sent a loud and clear message to the government that your appalling treatment cannot continue and enough is enough.