Hmmm… nothing like a bit of direct opposition to the government’s plans for encouraging more HGV driving tests, as if the backlog wasn’t bad enough, DVSA Examiners are voting for strike action
Union Members vote overwhelmingly for strike action at DVSA
92% of PCS members who voted said they were prepared to go on strike over the new 8-test schedules.
PCS members working for DVSA as driving examiners and their line managers have voted to support strike action and action short of strike in defence of their working terms and conditions.
92% of members voted for strike action on an 80% turnout with 95% voting yes to action short of a strike.
DVSA management have notified staff that they intend to implement the new 8-test schedule from 11 October 2021 despite our opposition. We have concerns around both the well-being of members and the health and safety implications to the public of introducing an additional test to an already time pressured schedule.