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London train strikes December 2024: Christmas strike dates and everything you need to know

London's rail workers' strikes continue with smaller actions planned over the holiday season despite recent decreases in industrial unrest.

Staff in disability organisations to consider strike after Simon Harris encounter with care worker

Siptu is seeking to consult members about a long-standing pay claim due to government inaction, highlighting the need for action over promises.

Construction sites to be hit with strikes next week as talks between union and employers collapse

Unite has declared industrial action due to unresolved disputes over travel time payment cuts after discussions with employers collapsed.

Tetley tea owner takes legal action against striking workers over trespass claims

Tata Consumer Products is pursuing legal action against striking workers, emphasizing adherence to picketing rules amid ongoing disputes over pay cuts.

Weeks-long bin strikes in last-minute cancellation

Refuse workers in Redbridge returned to work after accepting a last-minute improved contract from Unite the Union.

'Late Late Toy Show' call-centre staff request bigger Christmas bonus

Abtran staff are urging for a significant increase in their Christmas bonus as they prepare for potential industrial action.

London train strikes December 2024: Christmas strike dates and everything you need to know

London's rail workers' strikes continue with smaller actions planned over the holiday season despite recent decreases in industrial unrest.

Staff in disability organisations to consider strike after Simon Harris encounter with care worker

Siptu is seeking to consult members about a long-standing pay claim due to government inaction, highlighting the need for action over promises.

Construction sites to be hit with strikes next week as talks between union and employers collapse

Unite has declared industrial action due to unresolved disputes over travel time payment cuts after discussions with employers collapsed.

Tetley tea owner takes legal action against striking workers over trespass claims

Tata Consumer Products is pursuing legal action against striking workers, emphasizing adherence to picketing rules amid ongoing disputes over pay cuts.

Weeks-long bin strikes in last-minute cancellation

Refuse workers in Redbridge returned to work after accepting a last-minute improved contract from Unite the Union.

'Late Late Toy Show' call-centre staff request bigger Christmas bonus

Abtran staff are urging for a significant increase in their Christmas bonus as they prepare for potential industrial action.
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Met Police: vote for strike action over return to office working

The new Met Police policy may negatively affect women, part-time workers, and individuals with disabilities, prompting notable union opposition.
#volkswagen

Volkswagen strikes across Germany draw nearly 100,000 workers

Almost 100,000 Volkswagen workers in Germany protested against wage cuts and threatened plant closures, indicating significant unrest and potential for further action.

VW workers threaten more strikes unless leadership makes better compromises

Volkswagen workers have initiated widespread strikes, demanding management compromises to address wage cuts and plant closure threats.

Volkswagen strikes across Germany draw nearly 100,000 workers

Almost 100,000 Volkswagen workers in Germany protested against wage cuts and threatened plant closures, indicating significant unrest and potential for further action.

VW workers threaten more strikes unless leadership makes better compromises

Volkswagen workers have initiated widespread strikes, demanding management compromises to address wage cuts and plant closure threats.
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#transport-for-london

Elizabeth line staff to strike on New Year's Eve

RMT union members on the Elizabeth line threaten to strike over unmet pay and working conditions on New Year's Eve.

Tube drivers call off planned strikes after improved offer'

A planned strike by London Underground drivers has been called off after successful negotiations, averting potential service disruptions.

Tube passengers warned of travel disruption amid strike action

TfL urging passengers to check before traveling due to strike disruptions on 8 April and 4 May.
Aslef members striking over long-running dispute on terms and conditions, causing severe disruption on Tube lines.

Elizabeth line staff to strike on New Year's Eve

RMT union members on the Elizabeth line threaten to strike over unmet pay and working conditions on New Year's Eve.

Tube drivers call off planned strikes after improved offer'

A planned strike by London Underground drivers has been called off after successful negotiations, averting potential service disruptions.

Tube passengers warned of travel disruption amid strike action

TfL urging passengers to check before traveling due to strike disruptions on 8 April and 4 May.
Aslef members striking over long-running dispute on terms and conditions, causing severe disruption on Tube lines.
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#health-sector

New government faces threat of health strikes within weeks, union leader warns

Dispute over staffing in health sector may escalate without significant changes from the HSE.

Next government likely to face health service industrial action in new year, union leader warns

The dispute over purported HSE understaffing may escalate, risking strikes unless management changes their approach.

New government faces threat of health strikes within weeks, union leader warns

Dispute over staffing in health sector may escalate without significant changes from the HSE.

Next government likely to face health service industrial action in new year, union leader warns

The dispute over purported HSE understaffing may escalate, risking strikes unless management changes their approach.
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#aslef

Tube strikes are back: London Underground faces chaos as Aslef announces November walkouts

Two Tube strikes on November 7 and 12, announced by Aslef, follow union votes for improved pay despite TfL's revised offer.

Train strikes to continue for 6 more months as Aslef drivers vote to continue action

Train drivers at five rail operators have voted to continue taking strike action for six months.
Members of Aslef on Chiltern, c2c, East Midlands, Northern and TransPennine railways overwhelmingly backed carrying on with action.

How to get around London during this week's train strikes

ASLEF train drivers to strike on April 5, 6, and 8 affecting rail services in London
London Underground ASLEF members to walk out on April 8 and May 4

Tube strikes are back: London Underground faces chaos as Aslef announces November walkouts

Two Tube strikes on November 7 and 12, announced by Aslef, follow union votes for improved pay despite TfL's revised offer.

Train strikes to continue for 6 more months as Aslef drivers vote to continue action

Train drivers at five rail operators have voted to continue taking strike action for six months.
Members of Aslef on Chiltern, c2c, East Midlands, Northern and TransPennine railways overwhelmingly backed carrying on with action.

How to get around London during this week's train strikes

ASLEF train drivers to strike on April 5, 6, and 8 affecting rail services in London
London Underground ASLEF members to walk out on April 8 and May 4
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#education

Teachers at nurturing' Bromley primary school strike over academisation plans

NEU members at Southborough Primary School initiated industrial action against plans for transfer to The Pioneer Academy Trust, raising major concerns over academisation.

Protests seen outside special school which shuts for second day

Little Heath School is closed for two consecutive days due to staff industrial action, prompting protests by parents concerned about safety and communication.

Teachers at nurturing' Bromley primary school strike over academisation plans

NEU members at Southborough Primary School initiated industrial action against plans for transfer to The Pioneer Academy Trust, raising major concerns over academisation.

Protests seen outside special school which shuts for second day

Little Heath School is closed for two consecutive days due to staff industrial action, prompting protests by parents concerned about safety and communication.
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Lawyers raise threat of industrial action over legal aid funding row

Legal aid funding has significantly decreased, prompting lawyers to warn of industrial action and affecting access to justice.
The government is challenged to increase legal aid funding amidst growing frustrations within the legal community.

Germany sees surprising resurgence of trade unions DW 02/04/2024

Young German workers are showing renewed interest in unionizing and industrial action.
German unions, such as Verdi and GDL, have seen an increase in membership in recent years.

Boss at Meta urged to end alleged 'union busting' tactics ahead of strike action

Connect members protest against Meta's alleged undermining of union activities and shift changes, initiating a work stoppage.

Dail row breaks out after Sinn Fein's John Brady accuses Darragh O'Brien of 'backstabbing' retained firefighters

Firefighters feel betrayed as government fails to deliver promised support despite a budget surplus.
#mebsca

Construction firms warn jobs will be lost over pickets in dispute over travel payments after action at National Children's Hospital

MEBSCA urges an end to picketing by Unite members over travel allowances, claiming existing wages are sufficient and actions could harm the sector.

Construction workers to picket National Children's Hospital site in row over travel payment

Unite union members plan further industrial action for restoring travel expense payments after MEBSCA's initial contact to resolve the dispute.

Construction firms warn jobs will be lost over pickets in dispute over travel payments after action at National Children's Hospital

MEBSCA urges an end to picketing by Unite members over travel allowances, claiming existing wages are sufficient and actions could harm the sector.

Construction workers to picket National Children's Hospital site in row over travel payment

Unite union members plan further industrial action for restoring travel expense payments after MEBSCA's initial contact to resolve the dispute.
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#job-loss

Workers at tech firm Becton Dickinson begin work-to-rule in row over exit package as 200 jobs to go

Up to 200 jobs will be lost in Drogheda as the plant closes in 2026, leading workers to initiate industrial action.

Workers at tech firm Becton Dickinson begin work-to-rule in row over exit package as 200 jobs to go

The closure of a profitable plant in Drogheda will result in significant job losses, leading workers to vote for industrial action.

Workers at tech firm Becton Dickinson begin work-to-rule in row over exit package as 200 jobs to go

Up to 200 jobs will be lost in Drogheda as the plant closes in 2026, leading workers to initiate industrial action.

Workers at tech firm Becton Dickinson begin work-to-rule in row over exit package as 200 jobs to go

The closure of a profitable plant in Drogheda will result in significant job losses, leading workers to vote for industrial action.
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Workers at Becton Dickinson in Drogheda begin a 'work-to-rule' over claims management have failed to engage with SIPTU

SIPTU members at Becton Dickinson began 'work-to-rule' action due to management's failure to address job losses and plant closure concerns.

Guardiola backs Rodri and players for industrial action over amount of games

Players are considering industrial action due to the overwhelming number of matches scheduled, emphasizing the need for reform in football's fixture management.
#aslef-union

London transport news LIVE: Aslef overtime ban hits rail network amid Tube train shortage on Central Line

Train passengers face nine days of disruption due to industrial action by the Aslef union.
The disruption includes one-day strikes and an overtime ban across multiple train operating companies.

Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action

Train drivers' acceptance of a pay deal marks the end of over two years of strikes across England, Scotland, and Wales.

London transport news LIVE: Aslef overtime ban hits rail network amid Tube train shortage on Central Line

Train passengers face nine days of disruption due to industrial action by the Aslef union.
The disruption includes one-day strikes and an overtime ban across multiple train operating companies.

Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action

Train drivers' acceptance of a pay deal marks the end of over two years of strikes across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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#strikes

Construction at new Children's Hospital site could be hit by strikes in row over travel payments

Unite union members are striking over travel allowance cuts, with future actions possibly targeting children's hospital construction sites if disputes escalate.

More strikes have just been announced for the London Overground

The RMT union is planning two 48-hour strikes on the orange network in February and March.
The strikes are in protest of a below-inflation pay increase for workers on the London Overground.

Construction at new Children's Hospital site could be hit by strikes in row over travel payments

Unite union members are striking over travel allowance cuts, with future actions possibly targeting children's hospital construction sites if disputes escalate.

More strikes have just been announced for the London Overground

The RMT union is planning two 48-hour strikes on the orange network in February and March.
The strikes are in protest of a below-inflation pay increase for workers on the London Overground.
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Scottish government raids 460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises

Scottish ministers are utilizing a green energy fund to address unforeseen public sector pay expenses while cutting non-essential spending.

Rightwing outrage at Labour's pay deals is out of step with public mood

Labour's negotiations with unions signal potential disruptions, echoing past industrial unrest, but public support challenges narratives of a returning 'winter of discontent'.
#heathrow-airport

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow Border Force strikes begin as multi-car crash closes M25

Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport strike over roster disputes.

Heathrow Border Force officers to go on strike

Border Force agents at Heathrow Airport will strike from August 31 to September 3 due to disputes over working conditions.

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow Border Force strikes begin as multi-car crash closes M25

Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport strike over roster disputes.

Heathrow Border Force officers to go on strike

Border Force agents at Heathrow Airport will strike from August 31 to September 3 due to disputes over working conditions.
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#pay-rise

London City Airport faces major disruption as staff threaten first ever strike

Baggage handlers at City Airport demand a 17% pay rise, citing disparities with Gatwick colleagues and increasing living costs as key issues.

Millions of UK public sector workers set for above-inflation pay rise

Public sector workers to receive pay rise after years of austerity.

Starmer's strongest warning yet to striking doctors: I won't give 35% rise

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to give striking junior doctors the 35% pay rise they demand.

London City Airport faces major disruption as staff threaten first ever strike

Baggage handlers at City Airport demand a 17% pay rise, citing disparities with Gatwick colleagues and increasing living costs as key issues.

Millions of UK public sector workers set for above-inflation pay rise

Public sector workers to receive pay rise after years of austerity.

Starmer's strongest warning yet to striking doctors: I won't give 35% rise

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to give striking junior doctors the 35% pay rise they demand.
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#nhs

Warning of GP strikes across north London

GPs are staging collective industrial action for the first time in 60 years due to funding disputes.

More than 370,000 appointments in London cancelled due to NHS strikes

Over 36,000 appointments were rescheduled in London due to the recent junior doctors' strike.
Since the beginning of the industrial action in December 2022, a total of 1.33 million hospital appointments have been cancelled in England.

Junior doctors overwhelmingly vote for six more months of strikes in pay dispute

Junior doctors voted by 98% to continue industrial action.
Junior doctors seek a 35% pay rise, which the government deems unreasonable.

Warning of GP strikes across north London

GPs are staging collective industrial action for the first time in 60 years due to funding disputes.

More than 370,000 appointments in London cancelled due to NHS strikes

Over 36,000 appointments were rescheduled in London due to the recent junior doctors' strike.
Since the beginning of the industrial action in December 2022, a total of 1.33 million hospital appointments have been cancelled in England.

Junior doctors overwhelmingly vote for six more months of strikes in pay dispute

Junior doctors voted by 98% to continue industrial action.
Junior doctors seek a 35% pay rise, which the government deems unreasonable.
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Reeves signals she will give inflation-busting pay hikes for public sector workers

Rachel Reeves hints at inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers, emphasizing the need to avoid industrial action by settling swiftly.

London travel news LIVE: Aslef train strikes hit commuters for second day amid airport e-gate chaos

Industrial action affecting Heathrow Express and other London operators, delays and chaos at airports due to Border Force e-gates issue.

Will the Elizabeth line be affected by May 2024's train strikes?

Elizabeth line will not be affected by the industrial action, including strikes and overtime bans.

Farmers stage tractor blockades across Germany

Furious farmers in Germany are protesting against plans to cut tax breaks for agriculture, leading to road blockades and strikes.
The protests are part of a larger wave of industrial action across various sectors in Germany, as workers seek wage increases amidst weak economic growth and increased prices.

BMA permits junior doctors to work at six hospitals during strike

Junior doctors granted permission to work at specific hospitals during strike to prevent cancer care delays.
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