Formal strike ballot due at six Barnsley nurseries

Workers at six Barnsley nurseries are due to begin a formal strike ballot on Monday.

The dispute centres on pensions as the council moves to transfer the nurseries to another provider.

GMB says staff are worried about losing their existing pension benefits.

Barnsley Council says the transfer decision has already been agreed, with consultation continuing over how it will be implemented.

The council says the changes are intended to protect nursery places, protect jobs and make services more sustainable.

Workers are being balloted on strike action. A strike has not yet been announced.