Behind the Banner

The new banner unfurled!

Today twenty members of staff in HMRC's Wick Office were formally told by their employer that their office will close on 31 March 2012.

In hopes of quietly achieving this, HMRC put on the table a voluntary exit offer worth up to 21 months' salary.

The PCS Members behind the Wick Wants Work campaign have, however, made clear that they are not willing to take the money and run.  While there is will, there is hope, and the willpower of the Wick Wants Work campaigners  should never be underestimated. 

A press release to the local media generated significant interest, and an interview has been featured on Moray Firth Radio since the announcement to staff was made.

One local MSP, Jamie Stone, intends to ask a question in Holyrood, while another, David Stewart, has issued his own press release in support of the campaign.

On Friday, Campaigners will be meeting with local MP, John Thurso, to bring him up to speed on the annoucement, and ask for his further support as the Campaign builds.

Leaflets have gone out in town, and stickers are being sported by nearby Jobcentre employees already.

With your support, jobs in Wick CAN be saved - please stand by these brave workers as they fight to save their jobs.