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Worker’s Unions have warned of an increase in their activity. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration is preparing for strike votes for teachers and firemen in England and Wales to conclude in January, while junior physicians will also be balloted in January.
The Trades Union Congress’ new general secretary, Paul Nowak, has warned of a “rolling wave” of strikes next year unless politicians concede on wages, with unions conducting coordinated action so that stoppages occur on the same day or in fast succession.
Tuesday, January 3
Members of the RMT who work for National Rail have resumed strike action.
National Highway Traffic Officers will go on strike across the country.
The DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) strike continues across the east of England, the east Midlands, the West Midlands, and parts of London, while RPA (Rural Payment Agency) employees return to work.
Wednesday, January 4
The RMT rail strike is still in effect.
National Highways traffic cops are on strike for the second day in a row.
Strikes by DVSA driving examiners will begin in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales. RPA personnel continue to act.
Thursday, January 5
Train drivers, represented by Aslef, will go on strike on Thursday, January 5.
The DVSA strike is still going on in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales. RPA personnel continue to act. Abellio bus drivers are continuing their strike.
Friday, January 6
The RMT goes on strike for another 48 hours on Friday, January 6.
The DVSA strike is still going on in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales. RPA personnel continue to act.
Saturday, January 7
The RMT rail strike resumes on Saturday, January 7.
The DVSA strike continues in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales, while National Highways employees in the east Midlands and eastern regions go on strike for the second day in a row.
Sunday, January 8
The DVSA strike in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales resumes.
Tuesday, January 10
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has announced a strike in primary schools, special schools, and early childhood education.
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London are still on strike.
The DVSA strike is still going on in London, the south-east of England, the south-west of England, and Wales. RPA personnel continue to act.
Wednesday, January 11
In England and Wales, ambulance workers represented by Unison and GMB are poised to strike.
The EIS union will strike again, but this time in secondary and secondary special schools. RPA personnel continue to act.
Thursday, January 12
Prospective Elizabeth line employees will go on strike.
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London are still on strike. RPA personnel continue to act.
Monday, January 16
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London are still on strike.
EIS will hold a countrywide strike for 16 days till February 2nd, with members striking in two local governments each day.
Wednesday, January 18
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, nurses represented by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have begun a second round of strike action.
Thursday, January 19
The nurses’ strike has entered its second day.
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London are still on strike. RPA personnel continue to act.
Wednesday, January 25
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London are still on strike.
Thursday, January 26
Abellio bus drivers in south and west London remain on strike.
FAQs:
- Why is the United Kingdom on strike?
As the cost of living rises, the Border Force is striking over salary, employment, and working conditions. - Who is on strike in the United Kingdom?
This month, almost 100,000 civil employees from more than 100 government ministries are on strike.
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