Strikes

Schools across Scotland are set to go on strike after the union rejects a pay offer from the local authorities.

Breaking Scottish school strikes to go ahead after union rejects pay offer

Junior doctors have already walked out this year

NHS warns consultant and junior doctor strikes will disrupt care

Aslef said train drivers at 16 companies will walk out for two days in the latest series of strike action over a pay dispute. (Getty Images)

Train drivers announce 2-day strike over pay

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Warning major UK airport to be at ‘standstill’ over October half term. (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning major UK airport to be at ‘standstill’ over October half term

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Rugby World Cup fans face airport carnage as French air controllers plan strikes. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Getty Images)

Rugby World Cup fans set to face airport carnage

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Over 40% of British trains running late in 2023 - worst hit stations

The RMT union is on strike for 24 hours

Train services to face disruption as RMT union walks out for 24 hours

Junior doctors in Wakefield and Dewsbury are set to walk out for five days over a pay dispute.

Junior doctors and NHS consultants announce joint strike

Consultants and junior doctors have taken industrial action on multiple occasions this year.

Government hasn't met with striking consultants in five months

Major UK airport faces ‘substantial disruption’ over bank holiday. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Strikes at major UK airport this bank holiday weekend called off

Workers for Wizz Air will be striking for three days as a result of a complete collapse in industrial relations. (AFP via Getty Images)

Major airline announces strike action affecting hundreds of flights

Junior doctors and their families and friends outside the entrance to QA Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, at the previous junior doctor strikes. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Junior doctors begin a fifth round of strikes - here's how long for

Junior doctors striking outside Scarborough Hospital earlier this year. (Picture: Richard Ponter)

More than 800,000 appointments cancelled by NHS strike action in 2023

Virgin Atlantic passenger aircraft at Heathrow Airport. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Virgin Atlantic pilots consider striking over fatigue

The British Medical Association has implored the Health Secretary to reconsider the pay offer for NHS workers.

NHS consultants threaten another round of strikes in September

Warning holidays could be ‘ruined’ as UK airport faces strike action. (Photo: Getty Images)

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Emirates cancel flights as strikes loom

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Actor Stephen Amell speaks at the "Arrow" discussion panel during the CW portion of the 2012 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 30, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

“Arrow” star Stephen Amell questions the point of the SAG-AFTRA strike

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Waiting times for surgery have sparked concerns among surgeons. (Picture: Karrastock / Adobe Stock)

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Holidaymakers visiting the Balearic Islands could be left without fresh sheets or towels in hotels next month (Photo: Adobe)

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Radiographers are responsible for carrying out X-rays, MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds, breast screenings, as well as radiotherapy for cancer patients.

Radiographers go on strike - and GPs might not be far behind them

Radiographers begin 48-hour strike - full list of affected NHS Trusts. (Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Radiographers begin 48-hour strike - full list of affected NHS Trusts

EasyJet has axed around 1,700 flights scheduled between July and September due to strikes (Photo: Adobe)

Gatwick Airport issues strikes update as easyJet cancels 1,700 flights

Tories ‘taking a wrecking ball’ to strike laws as controversial bill becomes law. (Photo: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Anti-strikes bill becoming law a ‘wrecking ball’ to workers’ rights’

Medical consultant members of the British Medical Association (BMA) on the picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary. (Picture: Dave Higgens/PA Wire)

NHS workers "cannot sustain" continued pay erosion, say consultants

Jet2 has issued a warning to UK holidaymakers travelling to Italy (Photo: Adobe)

Jet2 flight warning to UK holidaymakers travelling to Italy

Train passengers are being warned of disruption to services due to fresh rail strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Rail passengers warned ‘do not travel’ amid fresh strikes over pay

Rishi Sunak seemed to blame striking NHS workers for waiting list troubles. (Picture: Getty/Kim Mogg)

Rishi Sunak blames striking NHS workers for waiting list troubles

Warning consultant’s strike will put NHS planned care at ‘virtual standstill’. (Photo: Getty Images)

Consultants' strike will put NHS planned care at ‘virtual standstill’

Nurses have joined other healthcare workers in taking industrial action this year. (Picture: Getty Images)

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Harrison Ford, Margot Robbie, and Matt Damon voiced support for the SAG-AFTRA strike

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SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has worked in the film and television industry for many years before taking up the union role. (Credit: Getty Images)

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The SAG_AFTRA strike will affect dozens of upcoming shows and films

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People hold placards calling for fairer pay on a picket line outside Great Ormond Street Hospital. (Picture: Daniel Leal / AFP via Getty Images)

Medical associations warn of 'mounting exodus' of NHS staff

The SAG-AFTRA union has confirmed that Hollywood actors will be stepping off sets on strikes after a breakdown in negotiations with studios. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Hollywood actors call huge strike as industry prepares to shutdown

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Rishi Sunak announces pay increase for NHS workers and teachers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses a press conference at the end of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Millions of public sector workers to get between 5% to 7% pay increase

Rishi Sunak's promises around the NHS are unravelling. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Rishi Sunak's promise falters as NHS waiting lists hit record levels

Striking junior doctors from British Medical Association (BMA) on the picket line outside St Thomas’ Hospital in London. (Picture: Lucy North / PA Wire)

NHS to face “significant disruption” as junior doctors strike

Rishi Sunak needs to decide what pay rises to give public sector workers, including the police, doctors and teachers. Credit: Getty/Kim Mogg

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Wesley Joyce has "fined" his children's striking teachers after he and his wife, Stacey, received a £360 fine for taking their kids on holiday during term-time. (Credit: SWNS)

Angry dad 'fines' teachers after being hit with £360 holiday fine

EasyJet cancels 1,700 flights from July to September

This week sees junior doctors, nurses and ambulance workers taking action

Wave of NHS staff striking this week as health crisis worsens

Brits warned of summer travel chaos due to air traffic control strikes. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Brits warned of summer travel chaos due to air traffic control strikes

Schools face major disruption as teachers strike for second time this week. (Photo: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Schools face major disruption as teachers stage fresh strike over pay

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Major school disruption as teachers stage fresh strikes over pay

Rail passengers are being warned to brace for disruption across the UK this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Week of rail disruption as train drivers target school holidays

Doctors have warned that strikes could continue “to the next general election - and beyond” (Photo: Getty Images)

Doctors to strike ‘to next general election’ unless staff pay improves

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The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that hospital consultants will strike as a pay dispute with the government continues. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Hospital consultants set to strike amid pay dispute, BMA confirms