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Staff at the University of Dundee are to be balloted on strike action following reports the institution could cut up to 700 jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

University staff are to be balloted over strike action amid attempts to plug a £35m shortfall.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

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

After Parliament returns, Tory MPs will narrow the field down to two candidates in votes on 9 and 10 October, before party members are balloted on their choice.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Every claim into which he, with the assistance of the men of the camp, had divided the find, measured carefully and balloted for, was rich beyond all dreams.

From The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills by Cullum, Ridgwell