The PCS union says more than 100 military base caretakers face losing their jobs and tied homes under MOD plans to abolish 125 caretaker posts across the reserve estate. More than 100 military base caretakers and their families face losing both their jobs and their homes under Ministry of Defence proposals to abolish caretaker posts across the reserve estate, the PCS union stated. PCS will oppose these proposals vigorously and continue to fight to protect both these vital jobs and the people who do them.” According to the union, the MOD opened formal consultation on 15 July, with the process due to close on 14 August. The union said it is seeking legal advice on the implications of the tied accommodation proposals.