A strike ballot involving 650 members who work for G4S as security guards has begun today, running until noon on 28 February, in an ongoing dispute over pay and terms and conditions. 

Strike action continues at Benton Park View in Newcastle in defence of 3 victimised trade union reps, Rachel Farmer, Gordon Askew and Joel Hamilton, who were dismissed by HMRC last year. 

Next week we are launching PCS Assist, a new self-service membership tool which will help you to quickly find answers to common queries and update the details we hold for you independently.