HMRC workers to strike in pay dispute just days before tax return deadline
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HM Revenue and Customs staff are set to go on strike on the last two days of the month due to a pay dispute. The Public and Commercial Services union announced that its members, employed by Fujitsu Services UK at HMRC offices across the UK, will stage a walkout just before the self-assessment online tax return deadline.
The union stated that over 300 workers were offered a 1.5% pay rise, while their colleagues employed directly by HMRC received 5% for similar jobs. PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: "There is no excuse for workers employed by Fujitsu being offered less than those employed directly by HMRC.
"If the Government was serious about its pre-election pledge to bring in the ‘biggest wave of insourcing in a generation’ now is the chance to end the scandal of a two-tier workforce. "It’s not too late for ministers to step in, resolve the pay issue and prevent strike action likely to play havoc with people’s tax returns.".
An HMRC spokesperson commented: "We have robust plans in place to ensure we continue delivering critical services for our customers during any industrial action.". Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter.
