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Strike dates 2023: From trains to passport offices, here are the dates to know

Strike dates 2023: From trains to passport offices, here are the dates to know
These are the strike dates to put in your 2023 calendar if you’re a university student or need to get a passport.
‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year

‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
Today is “Work Your Proper Hours Day”, when workers are encouraged to finish on time – with the encouragement of their boss
What is my right to strike?

What is my right to strike?
If you’re one of the 6.5 million Brits who are members of a trade union, you might be considering voting for industrial action. Here’s what you need to know about your right to strike.
Workers take inspiration from UK trial to demand a four-day week
Workers take inspiration from UK trial to demand a four-day week
Britain on strike: Have we reached boiling point?
Britain on strike: Have we reached boiling point?
History haunts modern life, but will we ever learn from it?

History haunts modern life, but will we ever learn from it?
Unions call ‘emergency’ protest outside Downing Street over anti-strike law

Unions call ‘emergency’ protest outside Downing Street over anti-strike law
‘Answer the question’: Transport secretary grilled over reports government ‘scuppered deal’ with rail union

‘Answer the question’: Transport secretary grilled over reports government ‘scuppered deal’ with rail union
Which strikes have been cancelled after the Queen’s death?

Which strikes have been cancelled after the Queen’s death?
‘Rewarding failure’: New transport secretary urged not to renew train operator contract amid travel chaos

‘Rewarding failure’: New transport secretary urged not to renew train operator contract amid travel chaos
TUC unveils ‘road map’ to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy

TUC unveils ‘road map’ to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy
Enough is Enough: Unions, food banks and MPs launch campaign to fight the cost of living crisis

Enough is Enough: Unions, food banks and MPs launch campaign to fight the cost of living crisis
Why century-dead trade unionist James Connolly is the political voice of the summer

Why century-dead trade unionist James Connolly is the political voice of the summer
Low union membership has ‘knocked £400 a month off the average Brit’s paypacket’

Low union membership has ‘knocked £400 a month off the average Brit’s paypacket’
Trains to teachers: What strikes could happen in 2022?

Trains to teachers: What strikes could happen in 2022?
The next Mick Lynch? As strike action escalates, these are the union leaders you may come to know

The next Mick Lynch? As strike action escalates, these are the union leaders you may come to know
The summer of discontent? Why the cost of living crisis is causing so many strikes

The summer of discontent? Why the cost of living crisis is causing so many strikes
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment

Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment
Expect delays: Why there are so many transport strikes planned for this summer

Expect delays: Why there are so many transport strikes planned for this summer
Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists

Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists
Striking Etsy sellers are shutting shop to protest higher fees

Striking Etsy sellers are shutting shop to protest higher fees
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
P&O Ferries boss tells MSPs that he has ‘no plans to resign’
