Last few days in BBC ballot

Union representatives across the BBC are reminding members that their industrial action ballot closes on May 11.

The ballot, in protest at DG Mark Thompson's plans for cuts and privatisation, is being run by Electoral Reform Ballot Services, whose automated counting facility in North London can accept returns right up to the last minute.

Any forms received by noon on May 11 will count towards a vote which the unions hope will send a clear message to Mark Thompson that, in the view of staff, his cuts go too far, too fast.

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