7 h. ago Schools could close next year as largest teaching union ballots for strikes over pay

The Left-wing National Education Union (NEU) is in outrage after last week's Budget contained no big money pledges for schools.

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32 h. ago Brits face popular Guinness beer shortage as huge strike action looms before Christmas

A DRY Christmas could be on the cards for millions of Brits as furious workers at Diageo's Belfast brewery prepare to down tools in a massive row over pay. The UK is facing a "Guinness drought" this festive season after staff voted unanimously to reject a pay offer and launch eight days of strikes next...

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52 h. ago Militant doctors launch ballot for more devastating strikes as they demand a 26 per cent pay rise

The British Medical Association would be free to inflict chaos on the NHS until August if members back the move in a major blow to patients.

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3 d. ago BMA union behind doctors' strikes branded 'hypocritical' as staff launch formal pay dispute over 2 per cent pay rise

The doctors union heavily criticised the Government when it offered medics a 2.5 per cent uplift, describing the taxpayer-funded boost as 'insulting'.

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3 d. ago DLR cleaners launch two strikes after being told sick pay is 'only for seriously or terminally ill'

RMT union says subcontractor has behaved appallingly towards staff

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3 d. ago Travel disruption to hit Italy as workers strike over pay and Gaza

Train companies and airports have warned passengers of potential delays on Friday, 28 November

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6 d. ago 4 days of strikes begin tomorrow at Imperial College London over real terms pay cuts

4 days of strikes begin tomorrow at Imperial College London over real terms pay cuts  UCU

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8 d. ago Beating Pumas could open pivotal chapter in England’s 2027 World Cup story

Defeat of Argentina in 2000 was important stepping stone for Clive Woodward’s side on way to winning ultimate prizeIt is exactly 25 years since the most fraught pre-match buildup in the history of English international rugby union. In this same week in November 2000 a pay row led to the entire national side walking out on strike, prompting Clive Woodward to threaten that an alternative team of lower-league amateurs would be chosen if his players did not return to training by 11am the following morning.After a tense standoff they duly did so, a grudging truce was agreed and the weekend game against Argentina went ahead with England winning 19-0. Three years later all but two of that matchday squad (the exceptions were David Flatman and Matt Perry) were lifting the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The moral of the “strike” story? The darkest hour can be the springboard to a spectacular golden dawn. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago RMT announces CrossCountry strikes set to cause travel chaos at Christmas

The RMT has announced strike action over pay, staffing, and 'previously agreed commitments'

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2 w. ago ‘My colleagues are all going to Australia for better pay,’ says resident doctor on strike

A resident doctor on strike said many of his colleagues are leaving for Australia in search of better pay and job opportunities.

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2 w. ago Moment Wes Streeting tears into 'extremely irresponsible' junior doctors who have gone on strike despite receiving 28.9% pay rise

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told LBC radio that the five-day resident doctors' strike in England is 'going to set us back' as he accused British Medical Association 'activists' of 'damaging' NHS recovery.

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2 w. ago Thousands of NHS doctors begin strike over pay as leaders warn of 'staff cuts'

Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout

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2 w. ago Resident doctors in Scotland balloted for strikes amid ongoing dispute over pay

A recent proposed pay increase of 4.25 per cent was said to have been the lowest in the UK .

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2 w. ago Thousands of Leonardo staff across UK strike over pay dispute

A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after failing to agree a new pay deal

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2 w. ago Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

The ballot runs until January 14.

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3 w. ago Bin strike set to hit London borough in run up to Christmas as refuse workers vote for industrial action

Refuse workers have voted to strike over pay with their union saying dates for walkouts are expected in December

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3 w. ago Unite members employed by GXO Logistics in Motherwell to begin strike action tomorrow over 'inferior' pay

The initial strike action and a continuous overtime ban will start at 0.01am on November 7 and ends at 23.59pm on November 14.

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3 w. ago Wes Streeting accuses junior doctors of 'holding the country to ransom' in bitter pay dispute after they reject inflation

The Health Secretary hit out at the British Medical Association (BMA) ahead of their planned five-day strikes later this month.

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3 w. ago EasyJet disruption looms for Christmas as workers ballot for strike

EasyJet passengers are facing Christmas disruption as workers ballot for strike action. Check-in and baggage-handling staff employed by DHL are balloting for strike action over pay.

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3 w. ago Manchester Airport strike threat as staff poised for ballot in pay dispute

EXCLUSIVE: A union has formerly registered a trade dispute with Manchester Airports Group

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