There's less than a week to go until the Pensions Ballot Hotline closes at midday on 31 October.

The ballot closes on Thursday 3rd November.

If you should be balloted over the proposed strike action on pension changes, but have not received a ballot paper - or who need a replacement paper - you only have until midday on Monday 31st October to phone the ballot hotline on 0845 355 0845.

New recruits can also take part in the vote - if you phone the hotline before noon on Monday and request a ballot paper.

Anyone recruited after that date will not be able to vote, but they can still take part in the proposed action on 30 November with legal protection.

The hotline can only deal with direct individual queries from members about their own circumstances.