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Strike dates: Who is striking when and what pay do they want? Strike dates: Who is striking when and what pay do they want?
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Hundreds of thousands of workers have been taking part in strikes or are planning to do so.Hundreds of thousands of workers have been taking part in strikes or are planning to do so.
The disputes are mostly over pay, with unions calling for wage rises to keep up with rising prices.The disputes are mostly over pay, with unions calling for wage rises to keep up with rising prices.
Some unions suspended strike action while talks with the government were held.Some unions suspended strike action while talks with the government were held.
Who is allowed to strike?Who is allowed to strike?
Industrial action by workers in many different sectors has been organised by trade unions. Certain rules - like giving enough notice - must be met.Industrial action by workers in many different sectors has been organised by trade unions. Certain rules - like giving enough notice - must be met.
Police and prison officers are not currently allowed to strike.Police and prison officers are not currently allowed to strike.
The government is currently trying to introduce a law that will require some trade union members to work during a strike to provide a minimum level of service. The government is trying to introduce a law that will require some trade union members to work during a strike to provide a minimum level of service.
Who can be made to work during a strike?Who can be made to work during a strike?
When are nurses and ambulance staff next walking out?
NursesNurses
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union in England rejected the government's pay offer and will go on strike between 30 April and 2 MayMembers of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union in England rejected the government's pay offer and will go on strike between 30 April and 2 May
The government offered a 5% pay rise from April and a one-off payment of at least £1,655The government offered a 5% pay rise from April and a one-off payment of at least £1,655
The offer covers all NHS staff except doctorsThe offer covers all NHS staff except doctors
RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen said the union is looking for a "significantly improved" offer "as soon as possible"
Unison members voted to accept the pay offerUnison members voted to accept the pay offer
In Scotland, union members have accepted an offer worth an average 6.5% for 2023-24.In Scotland, union members have accepted an offer worth an average 6.5% for 2023-24.
Read more: When are nurses and ambulance staff next walking out?
Ambulance workersAmbulance workers
Ambulance workers in England are also voting on the same offer that nurses and midwives have received Some ambulance workers in some parts of England represented by Unite will strike on 1 and 2 May
Results of the votes will be known by the end of April
They are being offered a 5% pay rise from April and a one-off payment of at least £1,655They are being offered a 5% pay rise from April and a one-off payment of at least £1,655
Read more: More ambulance workers to strike after early May bank holiday
Junior doctorsJunior doctors
Junior doctors in England staged strikes between 13 and 15 March and between 11 and 15 AprilJunior doctors in England staged strikes between 13 and 15 March and between 11 and 15 April
The British Medical Association said junior doctor roles have seen pay cut by 26% since 2008 once inflation is taken into account. They want a 35% pay rise The British Medical Association said junior doctor roles have seen pay cut by 26% since 2008 once inflation is taken into account. They want a 35% pay rise to reverse that
The government has said a 35% pay increase is "unreasonable in the current economic context"
Read more: Why no breakthrough in the junior doctors' strike?Read more: Why no breakthrough in the junior doctors' strike?
Passport Office staffPassport Office staff
More than 1,000 Passport Office staff belonging to the PCS union are on strike across the UK for five weeks from 3 April to 5 MayMore than 1,000 Passport Office staff belonging to the PCS union are on strike across the UK for five weeks from 3 April to 5 May
The union is demanding a higher annual pay rise than the 2% given by the government The union is asking for a 10% pay rise, improved redundancy terms better pensions and assurances of job security
They say the government has offered a pay rise averaging 4.5% to 5% for 2023
The strike involves one in four Passport Office workers and the PCS says it could have a "significant impact" on the delivery of passportsThe strike involves one in four Passport Office workers and the PCS says it could have a "significant impact" on the delivery of passports
Read more: Passport delay warning as five-week strike calledRead more: Passport delay warning as five-week strike called
Environment Agency workers
Thousands of Environment Agency staff - who work on flood defences, river pollution and fires in England - began a three day strike on 14 April
They reject a 2% pay offer by the government, which they say will mean they have had a 20% real terms pay cut since 2010.
Read more: Environment Agency workers strike over pay
University staffUniversity staff
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) have been striking at 150 universities across the UKMembers of the University and College Union (UCU) have been striking at 150 universities across the UK
In April, the union renewed its mandate for industrial action for another six monthsIn April, the union renewed its mandate for industrial action for another six months
The dispute is about pay, casual contracts, pensions and workloads.The dispute is about pay, casual contracts, pensions and workloads.
Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?
TeachersTeachers
Four teachers' unions in England have voted to reject the government's latest pay offer
The government offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for this year and a 4.3% rise for most staff for next
Members of the National Education Union in England will strike on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 MayMembers of the National Education Union in England will strike on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 May
The government offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for this year and a 4.3% rise for most staff for next
The unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure any pay rises do not come from schools' existing budgetsThe unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure any pay rises do not come from schools' existing budgets
In Northern Ireland, five teaching unions will strike on Wednesday 26 April.In Northern Ireland, five teaching unions will strike on Wednesday 26 April.
Read more: Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?Read more: Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?
Civil servantsCivil servants
Around 133,000 civil servants belonging to the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are due to walk out on 28 AprilAround 133,000 civil servants belonging to the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are due to walk out on 28 April
PCS is calling for a 10% pay rise, better pensions, job security and no cuts to redundancy termsPCS is calling for a 10% pay rise, better pensions, job security and no cuts to redundancy terms
The Prospect union, which has more than 32,000 civil service members, will walk out on 10 May and 7 June across government departmentsThe Prospect union, which has more than 32,000 civil service members, will walk out on 10 May and 7 June across government departments
Read more: Civil servants to strike in AprilRead more: Civil servants to strike in April
Rail workersRail workers
RMT members working for 14 train companies called off strikes at the end of March and start of April while they try to reach a settlement RMT members working for 14 train companies called off strikes at the end of March and start of April while they tried to reach a settlement
Members of the RMT and Aslef unions working on the London Underground went on strike on 15 March
A separate dispute involving RMT members and Network Rail has been resolved after union members accepted a revised pay dealA separate dispute involving RMT members and Network Rail has been resolved after union members accepted a revised pay deal
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditionsThe unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions
Rail industry bosses say changes need to be agreed to afford pay increases and modernise the railwayRail industry bosses say changes need to be agreed to afford pay increases and modernise the railway
Read more: Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?Read more: Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?
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.
Postal workersPostal workers
Talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) broke down earlier this month Talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) broke down in early April
Royal Mail has offered a pay deal it says is worth 10% over three years plus a one-off paymentRoyal Mail has offered a pay deal it says is worth 10% over three years plus a one-off payment
The CWU objects to proposed changes to working conditions, including compulsory Sunday working.The CWU objects to proposed changes to working conditions, including compulsory Sunday working.
Read more: Royal Mail pay talks with union collapseRead more: Royal Mail pay talks with union collapse
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
A series of strikes involving 1,800 bus drivers in London employed by Abellio ended after the workers accepted a "greatly improved" pay offerA series of strikes involving 1,800 bus drivers in London employed by Abellio ended after the workers accepted a "greatly improved" pay offer
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 in January suggested.Public support for strike action varies widely between different industries, a poll carried out by YouGov in January suggested.
For example, the poll found nearly two in three people (65%) supported the nurses' strike - with ambulance workers backed by a similar number. However, only about one in three people (36%) backed university staff strikes.For example, the poll found nearly two in three people (65%) supported the nurses' strike - with ambulance workers backed by a similar number. However, only about one in three people (36%) backed university staff strikes.
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