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With five million working days lost, will strikes surpass the 1980s?

The number of working days lost to strikes in the UK has risen to more than five million in a

South Western Railway disruption in January and February

A strike on Tuesday will disrupt South Western Railway services and routine maintenance is planned for February. The ASLEF union

WATCH: Trade unions threaten to disobey proposed Strikes Bill

Union leaders warned they would disregard work notices as a result of the controversial Strikes Bill in a Parliament Square

Travel as normal as Heathrow strike suspended this weekend

A three-day strike planned by ground staff at Heathrow Airport to commence on 16 December was suspended with a revised

Bus strikes suspended across south west London after new RATP pay offer

Bus strikes across south west London were suspended on Monday, after the operator made an offer that may resolve long

Brixton McStrikers join Fast Food Shutdown protest over pay

Fast food and hospitality workers from Brixton were among those protesting against ‘low pay and insecure work’ in Leicester Square

Brixton cinema staff continue strike action as threat of sack looms

As Bectu strike action enters its second year, staff of the Brixton Ritzy cinema are making some serious noise, and

NHS trade unions suspend 24-hour strike following government pay negotiations

This Thursday’s NHS strike action has been suspended  following a pay proposal put forward by the government. UNISON and GMB negotiators

Fire chiefs insist Wandsworth residents won’t be in danger as they prepare for strike

Summary: A potential strike over pensions is scheduled for September 5. Image: By Danny Collins Fire chiefs insist that Wandsworth

Wandsworth teachers urged not to strike

Summary: Members of the National Association of Head Teachers, along with other unions representing teachers, have voted in favour of

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