MORE than 4,000 school and council workers in Wales began voting today on strike action that could see walkouts in almost 700 schools and local authorities across the country.

School workers such as teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, caretakers and administrative staff and council workers including social workers, refuse collectors, grounds staff and care workers will take part in the ballot which closes on October 24.

The GMB members have rejected the current pay offer for 2023-24 on a consultative ballot.