Civil service strike set for Budget day
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said almost 250,000 workers will take part in a rolling series of walkouts and protests as it steps up its campaign against cuts.
A 24-hour strike will be held on 20 March, the day Chancellor George Osborne presents the Budget to parliament.
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Hide AdFurther national stoppages will be held, targeting different parts of the civil service, with dates to be announced at a later stage. Other forms of disruptive action short of a strike will also be held, and the PCS said it would seek to co-ordinate with other unions on pay and pensions.