Steve Thomas
@stevetprospect.bsky.social
Deputy General Secretary, representing Prospect members in the public sector and heritage.
Congratulations to the heritage team and branch who have been resolute and in the room, but with a mandate to leave and escalate ,to deliver improved offers that have been overwhelmingly endorsed by members across BL sites.
🚨 Prospect secures improved pay deal at the British Library.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
Prospect secures improved pay deal at British Library
Prospect has secured an improved pay deal for its members working at the British Library. After rejecting two...
prospect.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations to the heritage team and branch who have been resolute and in the room, but with a mandate to leave and escalate ,to deliver improved offers that have been overwhelmingly endorsed by members across BL sites.
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🚨 Prospect secures improved pay deal at the British Library.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
Prospect secures improved pay deal at British Library
Prospect has secured an improved pay deal for its members working at the British Library. After rejecting two...
prospect.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨 Prospect secures improved pay deal at the British Library.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
After rejecting two offers and preparing for industrial action, members have voted to accept a 3.8% pay rise plus structural changes to improve progression for lowest grades.
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The gender pension gap in the civil service stands at 45%, higher than the UK average of 36.5%. This is unacceptable.
That's why we have written to Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley to urge the government to take urgent action to address the gap.
That's why we have written to Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley to urge the government to take urgent action to address the gap.
Unions call for action on civil service ‘gender pension gap’
Ministers urged to adopt best practice from elsewhere in the public sector to drive Civil Service Pension Scheme reform
www.civilserviceworld.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The gender pension gap in the civil service stands at 45%, higher than the UK average of 36.5%. This is unacceptable.
That's why we have written to Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley to urge the government to take urgent action to address the gap.
That's why we have written to Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley to urge the government to take urgent action to address the gap.
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In response to the government’s amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, we welcome the proposal to lift the cap on unfair dismissal compensation.
Too many employers “price in” unfair dismissal knowing the maximum cost.
We urge Parliament to pass the amended Bill into law before Christmas.
Too many employers “price in” unfair dismissal knowing the maximum cost.
We urge Parliament to pass the amended Bill into law before Christmas.
Lifting unfair dismissal compensation cap is essential to deter unfair employer practices
Responding to the government's amendments to the Employment Rights Bill Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy...
prospect.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In response to the government’s amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, we welcome the proposal to lift the cap on unfair dismissal compensation.
Too many employers “price in” unfair dismissal knowing the maximum cost.
We urge Parliament to pass the amended Bill into law before Christmas.
Too many employers “price in” unfair dismissal knowing the maximum cost.
We urge Parliament to pass the amended Bill into law before Christmas.
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Unions say the civil service gender pension gap is “unacceptably high”
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Unions call for action on civil service ‘gender pension gap’
Ministers urged to adopt best practice from elsewhere in the public sector to drive Civil Service Pension Scheme reform
www.civilserviceworld.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Unions say the civil service gender pension gap is “unacceptably high”
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Thrilled to speak at the webinar launch of @prospectunion.bsky.social *new* Health and Safety Handbook today
Regulatory framework ✅
Practical tips ✅
Why Prospect as a union values the importance of Health and Safety especially highly ✅
Your legal rights ✅
Foreword by General Secretary Mike Clancy ✅
Regulatory framework ✅
Practical tips ✅
Why Prospect as a union values the importance of Health and Safety especially highly ✅
Your legal rights ✅
Foreword by General Secretary Mike Clancy ✅
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Thrilled to speak at the webinar launch of @prospectunion.bsky.social *new* Health and Safety Handbook today
Regulatory framework ✅
Practical tips ✅
Why Prospect as a union values the importance of Health and Safety especially highly ✅
Your legal rights ✅
Foreword by General Secretary Mike Clancy ✅
Regulatory framework ✅
Practical tips ✅
Why Prospect as a union values the importance of Health and Safety especially highly ✅
Your legal rights ✅
Foreword by General Secretary Mike Clancy ✅
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DEFRA's Environmental Improvement Plan confirms what we already know: there’s no trade-off between growth and nature 🌍
After years of underfunding, regulators need the resources to protect our environment and support economic growth.
After years of underfunding, regulators need the resources to protect our environment and support economic growth.
DEFRA Environmental Improvement Plan highlights need to properly fund regulators
DEFRA have published their Environmental Improvement Plan, the plan reinforces Prospect’s call for proper funding of...
prospect.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
DEFRA's Environmental Improvement Plan confirms what we already know: there’s no trade-off between growth and nature 🌍
After years of underfunding, regulators need the resources to protect our environment and support economic growth.
After years of underfunding, regulators need the resources to protect our environment and support economic growth.
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'Unions secured stronger rights by returning to the negotiating table — delivering real protections for workers now' says Mike Clancy of @prospectunion.bsky.social
‘To deliver day-one rights, unions like mine chose strategy over stalemate’ – LabourList
Perhaps the strangest perception of trade unions that exists in the modern media landscape is that we are people who hate to negotiate. I have…
labourlist.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
'Unions secured stronger rights by returning to the negotiating table — delivering real protections for workers now' says Mike Clancy of @prospectunion.bsky.social
Proud to see our @prospectunion.bsky.social National Secretary for Scotland Richard Hardy at the front of the march.
For respect. For inclusion. For unity.
We march for everyone this St Andrew’s Day.
We march for everyone this St Andrew’s Day.
November 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Proud to see our @prospectunion.bsky.social National Secretary for Scotland Richard Hardy at the front of the march.
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⏳ Last chance to get three months free Prospect membership!
Union Week wraps up today, so join now: prospect.org.uk/join 💚
The greater we are in number, the stronger our voice at work ✊
Union Week wraps up today, so join now: prospect.org.uk/join 💚
The greater we are in number, the stronger our voice at work ✊
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
⏳ Last chance to get three months free Prospect membership!
Union Week wraps up today, so join now: prospect.org.uk/join 💚
The greater we are in number, the stronger our voice at work ✊
Union Week wraps up today, so join now: prospect.org.uk/join 💚
The greater we are in number, the stronger our voice at work ✊
Good to see this, the use of X by government is clearly not a marginal issue given the significant problems laid out in the article on content, safety and security.
Labour MPs want the government to carry out a more serious, "minister-led" review of its use of X
A Whitehall review of government social media use is currently underway. However, Labour MPs say the process lacks rigour and proper ministerial involvement
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
A Whitehall review of government social media use is currently underway. However, Labour MPs say the process lacks rigour and proper ministerial involvement
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Good to see this, the use of X by government is clearly not a marginal issue given the significant problems laid out in the article on content, safety and security.
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Regulators are builders, not blockers.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
Give Environment Regulators More Funding To Unclog Planning Delays, Government Told
Unions and environmental groups have urged the government to boost funding for key environmental regulators in the Budget, warning that chronic und...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Regulators are builders, not blockers.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
Good visit to the UK Govt hub Ty William Morgan in Cardiff today and the opportunity to talk to workers of the different agencies based there via a famous street (so I'm told!)
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Good visit to the UK Govt hub Ty William Morgan in Cardiff today and the opportunity to talk to workers of the different agencies based there via a famous street (so I'm told!)
A vital first step is improving how employers and employees are supported in accessing independent and reliable occupational health provision across the economy.
Trade union reps improve early intervention, policies, better job design and change management too
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Trade union reps improve early intervention, policies, better job design and change management too
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Keep Britain Working: Final report
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A vital first step is improving how employers and employees are supported in accessing independent and reliable occupational health provision across the economy.
Trade union reps improve early intervention, policies, better job design and change management too
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Trade union reps improve early intervention, policies, better job design and change management too
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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🚨 Prospect warns that Reform's plan to shift public sector pensions from defined benefit to defined contribution for new entrants could end up costing taxpayers tens of billions rather than saving money.
Read more in @theguardian.com
Read more in @theguardian.com
Reform’s public-sector pensions plan could cost billions extra, union warns
Prospect says proposals to make payouts less generous would damage public finances rather than save money
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨 Prospect warns that Reform's plan to shift public sector pensions from defined benefit to defined contribution for new entrants could end up costing taxpayers tens of billions rather than saving money.
Read more in @theguardian.com
Read more in @theguardian.com
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The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
A welcome clarification on the rules ‘gagging’ civil servants | Institute for Government
New guidance on civil servants speaking in public is a welcome return to common sense.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
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Is the internet getting worse by the day? Is tech ruining user experience and exploiting staff in the process? We’ll dive into these urgent questions, with tech critic Cory Doctorow on the 18th November. Want to be part of the discussion? Join us on Zoom from 12-1pm. Sign up now 👉 tech.unions.org.uk
Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow - Tech unions at the TUC
Online event – 18 Nov 2025 Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow The internet is getting worse by the day, for users and tech workers alike. It’s part of the big tech playbook to de...
tech.unions.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Is the internet getting worse by the day? Is tech ruining user experience and exploiting staff in the process? We’ll dive into these urgent questions, with tech critic Cory Doctorow on the 18th November. Want to be part of the discussion? Join us on Zoom from 12-1pm. Sign up now 👉 tech.unions.org.uk
Not only is the 2.5% affordability setting concerning given inflation, but fundamental reform is also needed to introduce pay progression and respond to in-demand specialist skills recruitment and retention challenges. See my @prospectunion.bsky.social comments in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social
Cabinet Office recommends that the total increase in the paybill for the SCS for 2026-27 should be no higher than 2.5%
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Senior civil service pay rise should be 2.5% or less, Cabinet Office says
Government asks Senior Salaries Review Body to prioritise measures from upcoming fundamental review of SCS pay
www.civilserviceworld.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Not only is the 2.5% affordability setting concerning given inflation, but fundamental reform is also needed to introduce pay progression and respond to in-demand specialist skills recruitment and retention challenges. See my @prospectunion.bsky.social comments in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social
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It is easy to promise big cost savings but the reality is that cutting public servants means damaging the delivery of the services the public rely on.
Read our response to reports that Reform plans to cut civil service jobs.
Read our response to reports that Reform plans to cut civil service jobs.
Unions slam Reform plans to politicise and cut civil service
Reform UK says it wants to shut six Whitehall offices, give ministers powers to hire and fire civil servants and ban 'DEI woke agenda'
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It is easy to promise big cost savings but the reality is that cutting public servants means damaging the delivery of the services the public rely on.
Read our response to reports that Reform plans to cut civil service jobs.
Read our response to reports that Reform plans to cut civil service jobs.
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Report says there is a “clear risk” that the firm will not be ready on time for the 1 December switch from current provider MyCSP
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
MPs warn of ‘clear risk’ over Civil Service Pension Scheme admin transfer
Public Accounts Committee says Capita may not be ready to take over scheme from December
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Report says there is a “clear risk” that the firm will not be ready on time for the 1 December switch from current provider MyCSP
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
I celebrate 25 years working for Prospect and a predecessor today. Knowing how hard the fight is for fairness in the workplace.
As I've moved from private sector organiser to public sector DGS, my passion to build collective strength remains so access is *big deal*
prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
As I've moved from private sector organiser to public sector DGS, my passion to build collective strength remains so access is *big deal*
prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
Prospect welcomes government consultations on fairer work and union access
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect union, responding to the launch of the government’s...
prospect.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I celebrate 25 years working for Prospect and a predecessor today. Knowing how hard the fight is for fairness in the workplace.
As I've moved from private sector organiser to public sector DGS, my passion to build collective strength remains so access is *big deal*
prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
As I've moved from private sector organiser to public sector DGS, my passion to build collective strength remains so access is *big deal*
prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
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We welcome the government's consultations on implementing Make Work Pay, a step towards a fairer, more modern labour market. To ensure impact, the government must ensure adequate resources for effective implementation. Go to our website for more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
Prospect welcomes government consultations on fairer work and union access
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect union, responding to the launch of the government’s...
prospect.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We welcome the government's consultations on implementing Make Work Pay, a step towards a fairer, more modern labour market. To ensure impact, the government must ensure adequate resources for effective implementation. Go to our website for more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...