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Image for article: “We are fighting this war for the banks”: London post and transport <b>workers</b> denounce ...Planned

“We are fighting this war for the banks”: London post and transport workers denounce ...

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 8:45 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

The imperialist war against Iran, and Kier Starmer Labour government's participation in it, is deeply unpopular among workers. ... strike, but it has to ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Courier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Unite Union <b>workers strike</b> again over &quot;toxic bullying culture&quot; - CanaryPlanned

Unite Union workers strike again over "toxic bullying culture" - Canary

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 1:27 PM ET
thecanary.co(opens in a new tab)

Over a year since the first strike by Unite union staff over a “toxic bullying culture,” Sharon Graham now faces a second industrial action.

Start: Mar 12
UNITED_KINGDOM
Non-profit & NGOs
Image for article: Unison Bristol University <b>strike</b> and rally - CounterfirePlanned

Unison Bristol University strike and rally - Counterfire

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 11:58 AM ET
counterfire.org(opens in a new tab)

By comparison other public sector workers got pay offers of: Armed Forces: 4.5% Doctors: 4% Teachers: 4% Nurses: 3.6% and Civil Servants: 3.3%, but ...

Start: Mar 10End: Mar 11
UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Coventry equal pay row escalates as £27m in public cash set asideStatus Unknown

Coventry equal pay row escalates as £27m in public cash set aside

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 3:33 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

PA Media A GMB protest is pictured with workers dressed in GMB branded high vis vests ... Primary school staff strike over 'culture of fear'. More ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Bin <b>workers</b> in Dartford to vote on <b>strike</b> after rejected pay offer from FCC EnvironmentPlanned

Bin workers in Dartford to vote on strike after rejected pay offer from FCC Environment

13 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 07, 2026, 5:44 PM ET
kentonline.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Bin workers could soon strike after turning down a pay offer which they have branded as “poverty wages”. More than 45 staff in Dartford on the ...

45 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: UK Employment Flash - March 2026 | JD SupraStatus Unknown

UK Employment Flash - March 2026 | JD Supra

13 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 07, 2026, 3:31 AM ET
jdsupra.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers or detailed dispute information. ... Unions can simply ask members what type of action they wish to take (i.e., strike action or action short of ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Birmingham <b>Labour</b> council secures High Court injunction against support for <b>striking</b> bin <b>workers</b>Ongoing

Birmingham Labour council secures High Court injunction against support for striking bin workers

13 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 07, 2026, 2:40 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Striking Birmingham bin workers protest outside the city council building, April 15, 2025 ... It sets a far-reaching legal precedent for the extension ...

Start: Mar 11400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Logistics
Image for article: Net-a-Porter <b>workers</b> in <b>strike</b> vote after luxury retailer breaks living wage vow - GMBPlanned

Net-a-Porter workers in strike vote after luxury retailer breaks living wage vow - GMB

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 5:29 PM ET
gmb-southern.org.uk(opens in a new tab)

Workers at Net‑a‑Porter will vote on strike action after bosses went back on their pledge to pay the London Living Wage. More than 100 workers at ...

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)E-commerceWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: &#39;Where there&#39;s an injustice, there&#39;s going to be a fight, however difficult.&#39; | CounterfireSettled

'Where there's an injustice, there's going to be a fight, however difficult.' | Counterfire

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 5:16 PM ET
counterfire.org(opens in a new tab)

... strike, where women workers walked out for 21 weeks over equal pay. It's the 50th anniversary of the Trico equal pay strike. What were the ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Net-A-Porter workers to vote on strike actionPlanned

Net-A-Porter workers to vote on strike action

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 5:16 PM ET
homeofdirectcommerce.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 100 workers at Net-A-Porter's Charlton warehouse will vote on strike action after bosses backtracked on their pledge to pay the London ...

101 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
E-commerceWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: Net-a-porter: London workers to vote on strike actionPlanned

Net-a-porter: London workers to vote on strike action

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 4:44 PM ET
fashionunited.in(opens in a new tab)

Net-a-porter London warehouse workers will vote on strike action due to a dispute over the company's commitment to pay the London living wage.

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)E-commerceWarehousing & DistributionUncategorized

Workers at AWE in Berkshire to strike this month in row over planned restructure

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 4:28 PM ET
itv.com(opens in a new tab)

The union says the ballot results, which cover staff working at AWE sites including at Aldermaston and Burghfield, were 81% in favour of strike action ...

Planned
UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Futamura <b>workers</b> poised for <b>strike</b> action over pay - Business CrackPlanned

Futamura workers poised for strike action over pay - Business Crack

15 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 3:14 PM ET
businesscrack.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Workers at Futamura in Wigton are poised for strike action after pay talks failed. Over 100 workers at the plant, which makes packaging, are set ...

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other Manufacturing

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa

15 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 1:23 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Civil servants and government officials in Netherlands stage national 24-hour pay strike; public transport workers on buses, trams and subway ...

Planned160,000 workers
GERMANYNETHERLANDSUNITED_KINGDOM
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other TransportPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: UK government consults on overhaul of striking worker protectionsStatus Unknown

UK government consults on overhaul of striking worker protections

15 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
pinsentmasons.com(opens in a new tab)

... from detrimental treatment by their employers for participating in lawful strike action as part of broader attempts to enhance workers' protections.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Potential strike at Encirc plant could affect drinks bottle outputPlanned

Potential strike at Encirc plant could affect drinks bottle output

15 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

17 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

17 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

17 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

18 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