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Strike dates: Who is striking and what pay do they want? Strike dates: Who is striking and what pay do they want?
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Hundreds of thousands of workers have been taking part in strikes over pay.Hundreds of thousands of workers have been taking part in strikes over pay.
However, some agreements have been reached, including a pay settlement for more than a million NHS staff in England.However, some agreements have been reached, including a pay settlement for more than a million NHS staff in England.
Who is allowed to strike?Who is allowed to strike?
Industrial action by workers doing many different jobs has been organised by trade unions. Certain rules - like giving enough notice - must be met.Industrial action by workers doing many different jobs 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 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?
Heathrow security officers
About 2,000 security officers who are members of Unite will take action
They will walk out for 31 days between 24 June and 27 August
Unite said workers had rejected a "below-inflation pay offer of 10.1%", noting that the higher measure of inflation, RPI, is now 11.4%
The strike will affect Terminal 5 and also Terminal 3 for the first time.
Read more: Heathrow security officers announce summer strikes
Junior doctors
Junior doctors in England will strike for 72 hours between 07:00 BST on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June
The British Medical Association said junior doctor roles have seen pay cut by 26% since 2008 once inflation is taken into account.
To reverse that they want a 35% pay rise, which the government has said is "unreasonable in the current economic context"
Read more: Junior doctors in England to strike for three days in June
Rail workersRail workers
RMT members working for 14 train companies will strike on 13 May There has been a series of strikes by members of the RMT and Aslef unions
The union is also balloting members for a mandate for further action RMT members working for 14 train companies held their most recent strike on Friday 2 June
Train drivers in the Aslef union will walk out on 12 and 31 May, and 3 June, the day of the FA Cup final Train drivers in the Aslef union took action on Saturday 3 June, the day of the FA Cup final
A separate dispute involving RMT members and Network Rail was resolved after union members accepted a revised pay dealA separate dispute involving RMT members and Network Rail was 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 to modernise the railwayRail industry bosses say changes need to be agreed to afford pay increases and to modernise the railway
Read more: When are the next train strikes?Read more: When are the next train strikes?
NursesNurses
Members of the Royal College of Nursing union in England held a 24-hour strike which ended at midnight on 1 MayMembers of the Royal College of Nursing union in England held a 24-hour strike which ended at midnight on 1 May
Nurses in England are included in a deal, reached on 2 May, offering a 5% pay rise and a one-off payment of at least £1,655Nurses in England are included in a deal, reached on 2 May, offering a 5% pay rise and a one-off payment of at least £1,655
A majority of unions accepted the offer, but Unite and two other unions rejected it and are threatening more strikesA majority of unions accepted the offer, but Unite and two other unions rejected it and are threatening more strikes
Nurses across nearly all parts of Wales held a 12-hour strike on 6 and 7 June.
In Scotland, union members have accepted an offer worth an average 6.5% for 2023-24In Scotland, union members have accepted an offer worth an average 6.5% for 2023-24
Read more: When are nurses and ambulance workers striking?Read more: When are nurses and ambulance workers striking?
Ambulance workersAmbulance workers
Ambulance workers are included in the pay deal for NHS staff in England announced on 2 MayAmbulance workers are included in the pay deal for NHS staff in England announced on 2 May
Unite - one of three unions threatening to continue action - has a mandate for further strikes in some ambulance servicesUnite - one of three unions threatening to continue action - has a mandate for further strikes in some ambulance services
Read more: Unions split on NHS pay deal offerRead more: Unions split on NHS pay deal offer
Junior doctors
Junior 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 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?
TeachersTeachers
Members of the National Education Union in England went on strike on 27 April and 2 MayMembers of the National Education Union in England went on strike on 27 April and 2 May
The National Association of Head Teachers is to ballot its staff on whether to go on strike over pay, funding, workload and wellbeing The National Association of Head Teachers is to ballot its staff on whether to strike over pay, funding, workload and wellbeing
The government offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for this academic year and a 4.3% rise for most staff for next The government offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for this academic year and a 4.3% rise for most staff for the 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 went on strike on 26 AprilIn Northern Ireland, five teaching unions went on strike on 26 April
Read more: When and where are teachers striking?Read more: When and where are teachers striking?
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 May Passport Office staff belonging to the PCS union took action for five weeks in April and May
The union is asking for a 10% pay rise, improved redundancy terms better pensions and assurances of job securityThe 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 They say the government has offered a pay rise averaging 4.5-5% 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 passports
Read more: Passport delay warning as five-week strike calledRead more: Passport delay warning as five-week strike called
Civil servantsCivil servants
Around 133,000 civil servants belonging to the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union walked out on 28 April Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union members took action on 6 June in Northern Ireland and 7 June in Wales
They have taken action for months and there have been three national walkouts
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, has paused planned strike action after the government offered to engage in "meaningful talks" over pay. The government has offered civil servants below senior grades a lump sum of £1,500 for 2022-23
The Prospect union, which has more than 32,000 civil service members, has paused planned strike action after the government offered to engage in "meaningful talks" over pay
Read more: Civil servants call off planned strikeRead more: Civil servants call off planned strike
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 workloadsThe dispute is about pay, casual contracts, pensions and workloads
Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?Read more: Will my lectures be cancelled?
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.
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 deal About 2,000 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, it 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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