Travellers could face months of disruption unless the Government comes forward with an improved pay offer, the leader of striking Border Force staff has warned. PCS union general secretary Mark Serwotka predicted a "huge escalation" in industrial action in January across the Civil Service unless ministers enter into negotiations.
"We think that the action at the borders is going to be very effective. We hope that the Government will therefore do the right thing and get around the negotiating table and put some money upfront," he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
"If not, we are raising money, we have a strike fund that means we can sustain this action. Our strike mandate lasts right up until May. We will be supporting this action up to May and we would re-ballot again if we have to.
