JAGUAR workers in Coventry are to be balloted on a strike to protect car production at their plant.

Tony Woodley, general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, said: ''We call on not just Jaguar workers, but the wider community of Coventry and the West Midlands to stand together and fight this unjust closure.''

Derek Simpson, general secretary of Amicus, said: ''The next two weeks are critical in our fight against the closure of Browns Lane.''

The result of the ballot is expected next month.