Universal Credit Strike Continues

Benefit processing workers in Walsall and Wolverhampton have been leading the way in the fight back against Universal Credit. The second round of strike action by PCS members against understaffing, and the forcing of workers onto high pressured call centre roles picking up the pieces of an unworkable system. Socialist Party members were there on the picket lines showing their support for this important strike.

Workers from other sections not on strike in Wolverhampton showed their support with plenty of donations to the hardship fund on their way in. Meanwhile in Walsall the effect of the strike was clear to see, with management unable to cover casework. Many on the picket looked forward to the prospect of action spreading to other offices to put pressure on the department.