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A very quick guide to strikes

19 June 2023

Here's more on why so many workers are striking

And here's what the university strikes could mean for you

Employment
Strike action

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Gatwick strike called off after pay deal

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A nurse wearing her scrubs and a blue latex glove has her hand on the shoulder of a patient, who wears a pale t-shirt.

Widespread industrial action begins across Republic of Ireland

Two days of fuller strike action have been planned for 14 and 21 October, when it is expected schools will be closed and picket lines formed across the country.

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1 day ago
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Train staff to strike over East West Rail door row

Chiltern Railway members of the RMT will walk out over the dispute on two Saturday's next month.

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Workers stood outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading holding banners and "official picket".

Hospital porters overtime row sees two-day strike

A union rep said staff at the Reading hospital had been reluctant to strike but saw no other choice.

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