Ballot of Personal Tax - Update

Background

The group now enters into the second week of the ballot of PT ops members in contact centres, face to face and customer operations. All members in these businesses should have received their ballot papers by now. If ballot papers have not arrived, members will need to request a replacement by one of the following methods. Any such requests must be made by 11 November

Asking members to vote for and possibly take industrial action is not a decision your GEC take lightly. HMRC say the trials are small scale and will not lead to job losses. The GEC believe that allowing private sector companies in to HMRC to run even small scale trials represents a far larger potential threat to our members’ jobs and the services that HMRC deliver, paving the way for further opportunities for the private sector to get a foothold in HMRC. There are clear and viable alternatives to the use of the private sector to handle increased workloads.

A high turnout, with a massive YES/YES vote, will be key in persuading HMRC to change its mind. To maintain maximum pressure on the department, the first crucial step is to comprehensively win the ballot for action, with as many members as possible taking part.

Dates for diaries

The last date for requesting a ballot paper is Friday, 11 November 2011.

The suggested latest posting date for returning ballot papers to be returned in time using the free post envelope provided is Monday, 14 November 2011

The latest posting date by applying a non refundable first class stamp is Tuesday, 15 November 2011.

Ballot is closed and counted on Thursday 17 November 2011.

Ways of requesting a replacement ballot paper

Individuals must request their own ballot papers. Branch officers may not submit requests on their behalf. Members may request ballot papers one of 2 ways:

· By Telephone

Members can call the group office on 020 7801 2884/2885 between 9am and 5pm to request a replacement paper. They will need to supply the following information:

1. Either their membership number, National Insurance number or staff PID

2. Confirm their ballot address (we recommend they use their home address as their ballot address).

3. Confirm their workplace (e.g. Litherland House, Bootle)

· By Email

Members may submit requests electronically by emailing the following information to R&CCampaigns@pcs.org.uk :

1. Either their membership number or National Insurance number

2. Confirm their ballot address (we recommend they use their home address as their ballot address).

3. Confirm their workplace (e.g. Litherland House, Bootle)

4. Provide a day time telephone number should there be further queries.