MORE than 700 Ofgem workers will strike for three days when the energy regulator announces its latest price cap later this month, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) announced today. 

Staff in its Glasgow, London and Cardiff offices will withdraw their labour between August 26 and 28 in a dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions after 85 per cent of members voted for strike action.

They are demanding resolution of longstanding pay problems, reassurances on jobs and proper engagement with trade unions and the agreements that the regulator makes with them.

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Our members in Ofgem want the pay, job security and fair treatment that workers get elsewhere.

“It’s high time Ofgem gets serious and resolves this dispute, because there are fair compromises on the table. 

“Otherwise, our members will be on picket lines as the employer prepares for one of its most important announcements of the year. This should be a wake-up call.”

The energy price cap for the next quarter will be published by Ofgem on August 27.

A spokesperson for the regulator said: “We are disappointed to hear the PCS has today announced industrial action.

“Around a third of Ofgem’s workforce are PCS members and we continue to engage with them and staff on these important issues.

“As with the rest of the public sector, it’s vital we are as efficient and effective as possible for the households and businesses we serve, while also ensuring we attract and retain the people and skills we need.

“Our priority will be to minimise disruption to our operations and to continue to serve consumers across Britain.”