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The Office for National Statistics in Newport has balloted members for strike action over a move to push for two days a week.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

This is the first time the RCN has balloted all its members for strike action in its 106-year history.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2022

The RMT union, which represents other railway workers, has balloted members over strike action but will hold separate negotiations with ScotRail on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 27, 2022

It notes that a second rail union, the TSSA, has balloted members over a strike.

From BBC • May 12, 2015

The PCS has balloted almost 16,000 members, who represent the majority of Home Office employees, in the Identity and Passport service, the Criminal Records Bureau and the Border Agency.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2012