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Strike dates: Who is striking in January and what are their pay claims? Strike dates: Who is striking in January, February and March and what are their pay claims?
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Strikes have disrupted everything from train services to postal deliveries and hospital care.Strikes have disrupted everything from train services to postal deliveries and hospital care.
Workers' demands include pay increases to keep up with rising prices.Workers' demands include pay increases to keep up with rising prices.
PhysiotherapistsPhysiotherapists
NHS physiotherapy staff across England will strike on 26 January and 9 FebruaryNHS physiotherapy staff across England will strike on 26 January and 9 February
The strike could involve up to 4,200 staff and affect more than 100 health trusts, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) The strike could involve 4,200 staff and affect more than 100 health trusts, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Further dates will be announced if there is no improved pay offer, the CSP saidFurther dates will be announced if there is no improved pay offer, the CSP said
TeachersTeachers
Secondary school teachers are striking in Scotland on Wednesday. It comes a day after primary school teachers went on strike, leading to the closure of almost all primary schools Teachers will strike over pay in England and Wales on seven days in February and March, the National Education Union (NEU) has announced
A 6.85% increase for the lowest-paid was rejected, with teachers arguing for 10% National strikes are scheduled for 1 February, 15 and 16 March. There are several regional dates too
Teaching unions in England and Wales are balloting members over pay, which could lead to strikes The strike will affect 23,400 schools in England and Wales
Read more: How many schools will close? Read more: Teachers to strike in England and Wales
Ambulance workersAmbulance workers
Some ambulance staff in England and Wales are striking on 11 January, with a further strike planned for 23 January Ambulance workers in the West Midlands are striking on 23 January
Workers at the North West Ambulance Service will strike on 24 January
Ambulance staff at 7 trusts in England and all of Wales will also walk out on 6 and 20 February, and 6 and 20 March
The strikes will affect non-life threatening calls onlyThe strikes will affect non-life threatening calls only
The unions have asked for above-inflation pay rises The unions have asked to meet the health secretary to discuss pay for 2022-2023
The governments in England and Wales have given NHS staff an average rise of 4.75%The governments in England and Wales have given NHS staff an average rise of 4.75%
Read more: Why are nurses and ambulance staff striking?Read more: Why are nurses and ambulance staff striking?
NursesNurses
The Royal College of Nurses (RCN) has announced further strikes on 18 and 19 January in England The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced further strikes on 18 and 19 January in England
The union wants a 19% pay rise The union wants a rise of 5% above inflation but has indicated it may be prepared to meet the government "halfway"
The government in England says this year's pay award - a 4.75% average increase - is in line with the recommendation from the NHS Pay Review BodyThe government in England says this year's pay award - a 4.75% average increase - is in line with the recommendation from the NHS Pay Review Body
The RCN in Scotland says it will also announce strike datesThe RCN in Scotland says it will also announce strike dates
Read more: Why are nurses and ambulance staff striking?Read more: Why are nurses and ambulance staff striking?
Watch Make Sense of Strikes on iPlayer and find out more about why people are striking and whether industrial action works.Watch Make Sense of Strikes on iPlayer and find out more about why people are striking and whether industrial action works.
Bus driversBus drivers
Abellio bus drivers named eight strike days in January. The remaining ones are scheduled for January 19th 25th and 26th Abellio bus drivers named eight strike days in January. The remaining ones are scheduled for 19, 25 and 26 January
The Unite union is calling for a pay rise to reflect the cost of livingThe Unite union is calling for a pay rise to reflect the cost of living
Driving examiners
Driving examiners held rolling strikes until 10 January
The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) is calling for a 10% pay rise, better pensions, job security and no cuts to redundancy terms
The government says the strike might affect driving tests, but not theory tests
Read more: Driving examiners across UK to strike
Rail workersRail workers
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has been holding strikes since last June The train drivers' union, Aslef, has called strikes on 1 and 3 February, affecting passengers across 15 rail companies
No further rail strikes are currently scheduled, but the dispute is ongoing The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies has offered train drivers a 4% pay increase
The RMT wants a pay offer reflecting the rising cost of living and a guarantee of no compulsory job losses Train drivers represented by the RMT union at 14 rail operators will also strike on 1 and 3 February
Other rail unions, including the train drivers' union Aslef, have also held strikes The RMT rejected an offer from the RDG that included a pay increase of up to 8% and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024
Rail industry bosses say changes need to be agreed to afford pay increases and to modernise the railway Read more: When are the train strikes and why are they taking place?
Highway workers
Some National Highways workers went on strike in December and early January
The walkouts meant there were fewer officers available to deal with collisions, according to the PCS
Border Force
About 1,000 Border Force staff held strikes over Christmas
Officials checking passports for people arriving in the UK were among those involved
The officers, who are part of the PCS, want action over pay, pensions and jobs
University staffUniversity staff
University staff are due to hold 18 days of strikes in February and March Staff across 150 universities are due to hold 18 days of strikes in February and March
The first confirmed strike date is 1 February
The University and College Union wants a pay rise worth either 2% above RPI inflation, or 12%, whichever is higher, pension benefits restored and "excessive workloads" tackledThe University and College Union wants a pay rise worth either 2% above RPI inflation, or 12%, whichever is higher, pension benefits restored and "excessive workloads" tackled
An increase in pay puts jobs at risk, the Universities and College Employers Association saysAn increase in pay puts jobs at risk, the Universities and College Employers Association says
Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?
Royal Mail workers Civil servants
Postal workers held their latest strikes in the run-up to Christmas Around 100,000 civil servants are to strike on 1 February
Royal Mail has offered a pay deal it says is worth up to 9% over 18 months - but the Communication Workers Union (CWU) wants more Union members in 124 government departments along with several other bodies will walk out
The CWU opposes proposed changes to working conditions, including compulsory Sunday working The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) is calling for a 10% pay rise, better pensions, job security and no cuts to redundancy terms
Read more: 100,000 civil servants to strike on 1 February
Who else is considering industrial action?Who else is considering industrial action?
Junior doctors in England, represented by the British Medical Association, opened a ballot for possible strike action on 9 January. The dispute is over a 2% pay offer
Firefighters are being balloted on potential strike action over pay. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says the current 5% pay offer is "derisory". The ballot closes on 30 JanuaryFirefighters are being balloted on potential strike action over pay. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says the current 5% pay offer is "derisory". The ballot closes on 30 January
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
What's the gap between public and private sector pay?What's the gap between public and private sector pay?
Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?
Have any disputes been resolved?Have any disputes been resolved?
Some workers have settled disputes:Some workers have settled disputes:
Criminal barristers in England and Wales accepted a 15% pay rise in OctoberCriminal barristers in England and Wales accepted a 15% pay rise in October
2,000 Arriva bus drivers in London won an 11% pay deal2,000 Arriva bus drivers in London won an 11% pay deal
Some BT workers agreed a pay deal worth up to 16%Some BT workers agreed a pay deal worth up to 16%
Health workers who are members of Unite and Unison in Scotland - including some paramedics, nurses, midwives and support staff - accepted a 7.5% pay deal in DecemberHealth workers who are members of Unite and Unison in Scotland - including some paramedics, nurses, midwives and support staff - accepted a 7.5% pay deal in December
Does the public support strike action?Does the public support strike action?
Public support for strike action varies widely between different industries, a poll carried out by YouGov for the Times at the start of January suggests.Public support for strike action varies widely between different industries, a poll carried out by YouGov for the Times at the start of January suggests.
For example, the poll found 68% of people supported the nurses' strike - with ambulance workers backed by a similar number. However, there was less support for the train strikes, with fewer than half (40%) backing industrial action.For example, the poll found 68% of people supported the nurses' strike - with ambulance workers backed by a similar number. However, there was less support for the train strikes, with fewer than half (40%) backing industrial action.