Strikes

Ruling against using agency workers in strikes will not be appealed by government

The government will not appeal the High Court decision that using agency workers to cover for workers on strike is unlawful.

Royal Mail settles dispute after 14 months of strikes

Royal Mail workers, represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have accepted a deal that will end a 14 month dispute over pay and conditions.

A year of strikes: what has changed?

Today (21 June) marks one year since the first rail strikes of 2022, which sparked a wave of strikes from nurses, teachers, junior doctors and a number of other professions.

How strike laws and restrictions differ across Europe

Sustained and widespread strike action continues to dominate the headlines this year, driven by rising inflation and the cost of living crisis. While the potential for severe disruption is a common...

NHS strikes should make employers think twice about health

The largest strike in the history of the NHS is a warning bell for employers and HR leaders that they need to be contingency planning and putting strategies in place to ensure their workforces are...

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Working parents warned to prepare for teachers’ strike

After an overwhelming vote for strike action by teachers, schools in England and Wales will close for seven days in February and March meaning working parents will have to arrange alternative...

TUC and government clash over right to strike

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced a national ‘right to strike’ day of protest on 1 February, following the publication of the government's minimum service levels bill yesterday (10...

Safe minimum service levels to be set in anti-strike bill

Business secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that legislation to ensure minimum safety levels in health, education, fire, ambulance, rail and nuclear power sectors will be in introduced in the coming...

Minimum service levels could be a headache for HR

Proposed legislation to enforce minimum service levels in public transport, and potentially the NHS, teachers, Border Force and fire services has been slammed by unions.

Rolls Royce workers win record pay increase

Factory workers for car manufacturer Rolls Royce have been awarded a pay rise worth up to 18% after successful union negotiations between the company and trade union Unite.

12 months of 2022: September

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

12 months of 2022: June

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.