Civil servants in Jersey have voted to strengthen their union representation. Members of Jersey Civil Servants' Association (JCSA) have voted overwhelmingly to join Prospect, the national union representing professional, technical and government staff. The association will become a branch of Prospect for its 855 members, who backed the move against a background of concern over public sector funding. Public sector staff on Guernsey and the Isle of Man have already merged with Prospect. JCSA president, John Moulin, said: ‘This is a brave decision, given that the Jersey association has been in existence since around 1949. But I and my committee believe it is the right one in today's busy and challenging climate. ‘It will enable us to improve and expand our range of services to members while, at the same time, preserve our local autonomy and identity, which members rightly value highly.'