More than 150,000 finance workers will start voting today on whether to move towards the creation of a "super union" for their industry.
Members of Unifi are being balloted on a proposed merger with Amicus, which already represents 1.2 million workers.
Unifi general secretary Ed Sweeney said: "It has always been our aim to create a single union for the finance sector, and a merger with Amicus takes a mighty step forward in that direction."
Derek Simpson, general secretary of Amicus, said: "This is a sensible, logical move, bringing together finance workers and enhancing service to members all round.
"It is a coming together to address the problems facing all finance workers. I think this is a very exciting time."
The result of the ballot will be announced next month.
Thursday April 15, 2004
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