Prospect and PCS sign new recognition agreement with Ordnance Survey

Prospect has signed a new recognition agreement, alongside PCS union, with Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain’s mapping agency.

The new Trade Union Partnership Agreement sets out how Prospect will continue to work with OS to deliver improvements for our members, and provides a clearer framework for how Prospect staff and reps engage and negotiate with the employer.

This includes clearer wording on how negotiation should take place, as well as improvements in how the branch can communicate with all employees – such as being provided with details of new starters – which will provide fantastic opportunities to further grow our membership at OS.

The new agreement follows recent pay negotiations which delivered a very positive result for members. Through strong member engagement, which helped shape negotiating priorities, and the hard work of the Pay Team itself, the annual pay award offer was increased to 3.5% for all eligible staff, alongside additional market-based pay adjustments.

As a result, average consolidated employee pay increases will be 4.2%, with nearly half of employees receiving total pay uplifts of 5% or more.

Prospect Negotiations Officer David Conway said:

“These tangible results for members were possible due to the robust collective bargaining arrangements in place, which all OS employees will shortly see reflected in their pay packets.

“This really demonstrates how constructive relationships between trade unions and employers can lead to better outcomes for staff, including improved pay, terms and conditions.

“We always prefer to work in partnership with employers – importantly, this does not mean avoiding challenge, but engaging positively to secure the best possible outcomes for members.”