100,000 civil servants vote for strike action

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In a statement, PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka said: "Our members have spoken and if the government fails to listen to them, we'll have no option than to launch a prolonged programme of industrial action reaching into every corner of public life."The civil service helps develop and implement government policy, as well as providing services to people across the UK, including running prisons, employment services and paying benefits and pensions.Mr Serwotka said that the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis, job cuts and office closures had meant workers had "reached the end of their tethers"."The public sector pay awards are a careful balance between delivering value for money for the taxpayer and recognising the importance of public sector workers," a spokesperson said.You can also get in touch in the following ways:- WhatsApp: +44 7756 165803- Tweet: @BBC_HaveYourSay- Upload pictures or video- Please read our terms & conditions and privacy policyIf you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk."

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