Skip to main content

UNITED KINGDOM

EuropeWestern Europe

Total Articles

260

Active Strikes

0

Trend

-3%

3%

New (24h)

2

Recent Articles

Image for article: Potential strike at Encirc plant could affect drinks bottle outputPlanned

Potential strike at Encirc plant could affect drinks bottle output

69 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 11:07 AM ET
thedrinksbusiness.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 100 workers at Encirc's Elton site in Cheshire are balloting for strike action over proposed redundancies. The dispute could affect the ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Other ManufacturingOther Logistics
Image for article: Unions round-up: Mental health workers can step up fightOngoing

Unions round-up: Mental health workers can step up fight

71 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 03, 2026, 11:58 AM ET
socialistworker.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Health visitors in Wales begin four weeks of strike, two fights on London transport, Unison strikes at Kings' Collage.

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & MetroHospitals & ClinicsOther HealthcareSchools & Universities
Image for article: The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundantStatus Unknown

The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant

71 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 03, 2026, 11:53 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Restaurants & Food ServiceFood & Beverage ProcessingInvestment & Asset Management
Image for article: Strike by Leeds SEND transport staff called offSettled

Strike by Leeds SEND transport staff called off

71 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 03, 2026, 10:19 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

About 80 workers at Leeds Council Passenger Transport walked out in January over safety concerns.

80 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Tubeworker — March 2026: LUL Trains: <b>Strike</b> to Defend Conditions! | <b>Workers</b>&#39; LibertyStatus Unknown

Tubeworker — March 2026: LUL Trains: Strike to Defend Conditions! | Workers' Liberty

72 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 02, 2026, 7:27 AM ET
workersliberty.org(opens in a new tab)

... workers, by London Underground workers. This edition celebrates the successful RMT drivers' strike ballot result, and calls for urgent, hard ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Employment Rights Act 2025: Consultations on the trigger for collective redundancy consultation and detriments for taking industrial actionStatus Unknown

Employment Rights Act 2025: Consultations on the trigger for collective redundancy consultation and detriments for taking industrial action

72 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 02, 2026, 4:39 AM ET
knowledge.dlapiper.com(opens in a new tab)

It is well established that if a worker goes on strike they will not be ... workers taking industrial action, with no detriment excluded from ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Uncategorized
Image for article: SEND schools support staff suspend walkout after pay offer madePlanned

SEND schools support staff suspend walkout after pay offer made

74 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 28, 2026, 11:21 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

"Lift's offer still falls short of what workers asked for, but strikes have been suspended while the deal is being considered." A stock image: a ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Imperial College London staff <b>strike</b> over pay: “Our effective pay has been cut by 9 percent ...Ongoing

Imperial College London staff strike over pay: “Our effective pay has been cut by 9 percent ...

75 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2026, 7:15 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Workers are demanding a 7.2 percent pay rise to reverse real-terms pay cuts since 2018, with an additional £2000 payment for lower-paid workers, two ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: LUL Trains: <b>Strike</b> to Defend Conditions! | <b>Workers</b>&#39; LibertyPlanned

LUL Trains: Strike to Defend Conditions! | Workers' Liberty

75 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2026, 2:45 PM ET
workersliberty.org(opens in a new tab)

LUL Train Operators in RMT have voted by a 91% majority to take industrial action to defend terms and conditions.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Making sure you're not a bot!Planned

Making sure you're not a bot!

75 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2026, 11:10 AM ET
workersliberty.org(opens in a new tab)

LUL Train Operators in RMT have voted by a 91% majority to take industrial action to defend terms and conditions. RMT must now use this mandate.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & Metro

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa - World Socialist Web Site

76 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2026, 1:07 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Actors and other theatre staff throughout Greece held a 24-hour strike February 20. There was a previous walkout in December 2025. The Panhellenic ...

OngoingStart: Feb 21End: Mar 2
GREECESPAINTURKEYUNITED_KINGDOM
Shipping & PortsRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Schools & UniversitiesArts & Culture
Image for article: Windrush line to run as normal despite <b>strike</b>, says TfL - BBCOngoing

Windrush line to run as normal despite strike, says TfL - BBC

77 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2026, 1:07 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

A "normal timetable" is set to run on the Windrush line despite maintenance workers staging a 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay and conditions, ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head officeStatus Unknown

Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office

77 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 25, 2026, 11:14 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

UNITED_KINGDOM
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Other Retail
Image for article: Norfolk school for autistic children&#39;s staff <b>strike</b> over assaults - BBCOngoing

Norfolk school for autistic children's staff strike over assaults - BBC

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2026, 3:45 PM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike amid claims reports of assaults were not being taken seriously. ... Clare Worden/BBC Group shot of striking workers outside of Duke of Lancaster ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Injunction bars blocking of Birmingham bin lorries as <b>strike</b> goes on - BBCOngoing

Injunction bars blocking of Birmingham bin lorries as strike goes on - BBC

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2026, 1:04 PM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Agency worker collections have been disrupted on several occasions over allegations striking workers had blocked lorries from leaving depots. The ...

350 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Logistics
Image for article: London Museum <b>workers</b> begin industrial actionOngoing

London Museum workers begin industrial action

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2026, 12:48 PM ET
museumsassociation.org(opens in a new tab)

Members of the union Prospect held a “good natured but determined demonstration” as part of a day of strike action across the museum's three sites ...

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Other HospitalityArts & Culture
Image for article: Bilfinger <b>workers</b> back improved pension deal after <b>strike</b> threatSettled

Bilfinger workers back improved pension deal after strike threat

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
pensionsage.com(opens in a new tab)

The revised deal was put forward after workers balloted for 48-hour strike action, prompting the company to return to negotiations. Planned action was ...

400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: UK North Sea workers secure deal after strike threatSettled

UK North Sea workers secure deal after strike threat

79 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2026, 11:05 AM ET
upstreamonline.com(opens in a new tab)

Over 400 offshore workers had threatened strike action over a pension dispute.

400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: London City Hall policing office staff to strike over paySettled

London City Hall policing office staff to strike over pay

80 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2026, 1:10 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

MOPAC employees who are PCS union members will walk out on 24, 25 and 26 February.

Start: Feb 24End: Feb 26
UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Support staff: Let&#39;s organise! - Workers&#39; LibertyPlanned

Support staff: Let's organise! - Workers' Liberty

80 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 22, 2026, 8:14 AM ET
workersliberty.org(opens in a new tab)

School support staff to strike over back pay. Teachers to refuse to ... The Alliance for Workers' Liberty is an organisation fighting as part of the ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities