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UK strike calendar – service stoppages planned for December and January UK strike calendar – service stoppages planned for January, February and March
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All the dates for strikes and stoppages across health, transport and postal networksAll the dates for strikes and stoppages across health, transport and postal networks
The wave of strikes sweeping the country reaches a peak this week, threatening to bring Britain to a standstill as workers across the transport network, NHS, Royal Mail and civil service take industrial action in rows over pay and conditions. The wave of strike action continues to sweep the UK, threatening to bring the country to a standstill as workers across the transport network, NHS, Royal Mail and civil service take industrial action in rows over pay and conditions.
Further unrest could beset the government in the new year as strike ballots for firefighters and teachers close in January, while junior doctors are scheduled to vote next month, and London Underground workers have approved a mandate for another six months of industrial action. Here are the main public service strikes planned for the coming months. Use the arrows in the top right to change the month:
With wide-ranging protests in the public and private sectors, Rishi Sunak threatened this month to bring in “new tough laws” to limit strike action. Monday 23 January
No details have been released by No 10 on the plans, but Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, said the union would not be “intimidated by anti-trade union attacks” and was “ready industrially and financially” to challenge any new measures. Ambulance workers represented by Unison and Unite strike, alongside some ambulance staff in the GMB union, will go on strike in the West Midlands over pay.
Here are the main public service strikes planned for December and January. Use the arrows in the top right to change the month: Tuesday 24 January
Monday 12 December Ambulance workers who are members of the GMB union continue strike action in north-west England.
A strike by Unison members working for the NHS will take place in Northern Ireland. Wednesday 25 January
Tuesday 13 December Bus drivers employed by Abellio in London launch strike action, with routes in south and west mostly affected.
Members of the RMT working for Network Rail and 14 train operating companies are scheduled to stage the first of days of strikes. Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
National Rail has warned there will be a “very limited service” on strike days and there will be “no trains at all on some routes”. Thursday 26 January
TSSA members who work for Avanti West Coast stage a 48-hour stoppage. More than 4,200 physiotherapists at over 100 NHS trusts who are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy begin strike action.
Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will take action spread over the month that will affect numerous government agencies and departments. Bus drivers employed by Abellio in London continue strike action.
The first day includes staff at the government’s Rural Payments Agency (RPA), who disburse funds for the agricultural sector. Teachers in Scotland represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
Staff at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will strike starting on this date in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ambulance workers who are members of Unite in the Northern Ireland ambulance trust will go on strike.
Wednesday 14 December Friday 27 January
Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) continue strike action in an increasingly bitter dispute with Royal Mail over pay and conditions. Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
More than 115,000 postal staff are expected to take part in industrial action that will continue in the run-up to Christmas and is expected to disrupt the delivery of letters and packages. Saturday 28 January
Other strikes include RMT members working for Network Rail and the 14 train operating companies, TSSA members who work for Avanti West Coast, staff at the RPA and staff at the DVSA in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Court staff, including legal advisers and court associates, who are members of the PCS union in more than 80 courts across England and Wales launch strike action.
Thursday 15 December Monday 30 January
Up to 100,000 nurses with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are expected to take part in the first of a series of strikes across 53 NHS organisations in England. Nurses will also take industrial action in Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
Members of the CWU will strike for a second consecutive day and staff at the RPA and DVSA in Scotland and Northern Ireland continue industrial action. Tuesday 31 January
Friday 16 December Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
PCS members working for National Highways will take part in the first of 12 days of strike action over the festive period. Wednesday 1 February
The strike is taking place on a regional basis, with the first action covering the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber and the north-east. National Education Union members will strike over pay in England and Wales, as Scottish schools face continued action.
Strikes are also expected by RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies; TSSA members with Avanti West Coast; Abellio bus workers in the south and west of London; staff at the RPA and DVSA staff in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Aslef and RMT rail strikes continue.
Saturday 17 December First confirmed day of strike action for staff across 150 universities, with 18 days of strikes planned in February and March.
Further strike action by RMT members working for Network Rail and 14 train operating companies; TSSA members who work for Avanti West Coast, c2c, and East Midlands Railway; Abellio bus workers in the south and west of London; members of PCS working for National Highways. More than 100,000 civil servants who are represented by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) strike.
Sunday 18 December DVSA staff who are members of the PCS, including driving examiners and vehicle testers, resume their walkout across the country.
The DVSA strike continues for staff in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thursday 2 February
Monday 19 December Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
Members of Unite who work at the Highlands and Islands airports in Scotland are striking. The 11 airports affected are Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick.
DVSA driving examiners to strike in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber, and north Wales and RPA staff resume their walkout.
Tuesday 20 December
Strike action by nurses from the RCN in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The DVSA strike continues in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber, and in north Wales. RPA staff continue their strike.
Wednesday 21 December
Ambulance workers and other NHS staff will stage a strike coordinated by GMB, Unison and Unite in England and Wales.
The DVSA strike continues in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber and north Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
Thursday 22 December
Cleaners with the RMT will begin the first of a number of strike days at rail firms including Avanti, although services are unlikely to halt.
Members of Unite who work at the Highlands and Islands airports in Scotland strike again.
National Highways workers in London and the south-east commence strike action.
The DVSA strike continues in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber and north Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
Friday 23 December
RMT cleaners for a number of rail companies and the DVSA staff in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber, and north Wales are all due to take action.
CWU members restart nationwide strike action against their employer Royal Mail.
PCS members at Border Force start a wave of strikes at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports. National Highway workers in London and the south of England continue their strike.
Saturday 24 December
CWU members continue their strike into a second consecutive day.
Members of RMT working for Network Rail will strike, although this will mostly affect engineering works.
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports.
The DVSA strike continues in the north-west, Yorkshire and Humber and north Wales, as will the National Highways strike in London and the south-east.
Sunday 25 December
The RMT strike will continue, although no services run on Christmas day.
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PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports, alongside PCS members who work for National Highways in London and the south-east. Friday 3 February
Monday 26 December Aslef and RMT rail strikes continue.
The RMT rail strike will continue. Teachers in Scotland represented by EIS continue their industrial action in some parts of the country.
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports. Monday 6 February
Tuesday 27 December Nurses represented by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) begin a third round of strike action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The RMT strike continues until 6am. Ambulance workers will stage a strike coordinated by the GMB, Unison and Unite in trusts across England and the national Welsh service.
Wednesday 28 December Tuesday 7 February
The DVSA driving examiners’ strikes will start in the east of England, east Midlands, West Midlands and parts of London. Nurses continue strike action into a second day.
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports. Thursday 9 February
Thursday 29 December NHS physiotherapy staff across England continue strike action.
The DVSA strike continues in the East of England, east Midlands, West Midlands and parts of London. Thursday 16 February
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports. Ambulance workers in Northern Ireland represented by Unite continue strike action.
Friday 30 December Friday 17 February
Strikes by National Highways employees will kick off in the West Midlands and the south-west. Ambulance workers in the West Midlands ambulance trust represented by Unite strike, as workers in the Northern Ireland ambulance trust continue strike action.
The DVSA strike continues in the east of England, east Midlands, West Midlands and parts of London. Monday 20 February
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports. Ambulance workers who are members Unite in the North-east ambulance trust, the East Midlands ambulance trust and Wales ambulance trust continue to strike.
Saturday 31 December Wednesday 22 February
RMT members working as cleaners for a number of rail companies are due to take action. Ambulance workers who are members Unite in the North-west ambulance trust continue to strike.
Action by National Highways employees will continue in the West Midlands and south-west. Thursday 23 February
PCS members at Border Force continue strike action at airports. Ambulance workers who are members Unite in the Northern Ireland ambulance trust continue to strike.
The DVSA strike continues in the east of England, east Midlands, West Midlands and parts of London. Friday 24 February
Tuesday 3 January Ambulance workers who are members Unite in the Northern Ireland ambulance trust continue to strike.
RMT members working for National Rail restart strike action. Monday 6 March
National Highways traffic officers to begin nationwide strike. Ambulance workers in the West Midlands ambulance trust, north-east ambulance trust, east Midlands ambulance trust, wales ambulance trust and the north-west ambulance trust begin a third round of strike action.
The DVSA strike continues in the east of England, east Midlands, West Midlands and parts of London, while staff at the RPA resume their action. Thursday 16 March
Wednesday 4 January Teachers represented by NEU begin a second round of strike action in England and Wales.
The RMT rail strike continues. Monday 20 March
Second day of nationwide strike by National Highways traffic officers. Ambulance workers in the West Midlands ambulance trust, north-east ambulance trust, east Midlands ambulance trust, wales ambulance trust and the north-west ambulance trust continue strike action.
The DVSA driving examiners’ strikes will start in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
Thursday 5 January
Train drivers represented by Aslef launch a national day of strike action.
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
Friday 6 January
The RMT rail strike continues.
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
National Highways workers in the east Midlands and eastern regions will begin strike action.
Saturday 7 January
The RMT rail strike continues.
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales, while the National Highways workers in the east Midlands and eastern regions take strike action for the second consecutive day.
Sunday 8 January
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales.
Monday 9 January
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales. RPA staff resume their action.
Tuesday 10 January
The DVSA strike continues in London, south-east England, south-west England and Wales. RPA staff continue their action.
Wednesday 18 January
Nurses represented by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) begin a second round of strike action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Thursday 19 January
The nurses continue strike action into a second day.
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