""To fight for fair pay and conditions, our dedicated members at the Palace of Westminster will take industrial action this week just as parliament returns from recess. "Day and night, they work incredibly hard to ensure the safety of MPs, Lords, staff and visitors in the UK's national parliament building. "They deserve to be treated fairly and to have their many concerns addressed by the employer.""
""Parliamentary security staff are valued colleagues. "We remain committed to working closely with staff and unions to address the issues raised and to reach a resolution. "As always, the safety and security of all members of the Parliamentary community, as well as those that visit Parliament, remains our absolute priority. "Working closely with the Met Police, we have implemented robust contingency plans which will ensure both the safety of the estate as usu"
Hundreds of security staff based at the Palace of Westminster who are members of PCS will walk out between 07:00 BST and 19:00 on each of the next two Wednesdays and Thursdays. The union cites the employer's removal of six days' annual leave from members' contracts, pay stagnation and a widening ethnicity pay gap as primary grievances. During the action, public ticket-holders for Prime Minister's Questions will be unable to enter and parliamentary pass holders will not be permitted to bring guests onto the estate. Additional action short of a strike, including an overtime ban and work-to-rule, will continue until 12 September. Parliament and the Met Police have implemented contingency plans and say they remain committed to resolving the concerns while prioritising safety and security.
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