Public sector union to ballot workers over strike action

A quarter of a million civil servants are to be balloted over strike action.

• Public sector union PCS to ballot workers over strike action

• Possible action centres over pay, pensions and working conditions

The Public and Commercial Services union is warning of a series of walkouts across Scotland England and Wales.

The possible action centres on a row over pay, pensions and working conditions.

The PCS added that it would seek support from other unions about co-ordinated action.

Voting will start on 8 February and close on 4 March, raising the threat of pre-Easter stoppages.