You might have seen the message from the CE for all MoD staff regarding Voluntary Early Release Scheme Selection published today.You might be concerned that there now seems to be every indication that "some disappointment to some individuals is inevitable" as "we are, in any case, constrained in the total number of releases allowed across the whole of the CTLB." And you would rightly consider this to be completely at odds with the messages previously given out to you by senior management in 'Town Hall' meetings over the last few months. Indeed, many have quoted directors stating that "any people who want to go, will be allowed to go." On these promises many plans for the future have been laid.
Whilst PCS does not support the concept of the VERS, we will support any member who has applied for, and then is rejected for VERS. Any member who finds themselves in that position, and who would have accepted an offer, is strongly advised to come to the branch and we will submit a grievance on their behalf.
