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New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Rishi Sunak to break strike deadlock

Paul Nowak demands a change in government direction, saying ministers should open pay negotiations with unions.

4 Jan

Striking health workers in Northern Ireland in August 2022. Source: UTV

'Frustrated' NI healthcare staff set date for industrial action

Unison said "frustrated and angry" members across Northern Ireland health trusts and bodies will commence action on Monday 5 December.

28 Nov 2022

Scotrail services disrupted

Train strikes on 10 October - significant disruption to ScotRail services

Rail services across Scotland are set to be significantly impacted after workers announced they will take strike action on Monday 10 October.

23 Sept 2022

Calls for financial assistance after substitute teachers left unpaid

Trade union warns council of strike day after Queen's funeral

NIHE workers begin four-week strike in row over pay

Hundreds of residents turn out to rally against Cost of Living crisis

Strike action to be extended at council as rubbish piles high

Staff return to work after 'inflation-busting' pay rise

Unions see surge in membership interest as workers 'fight back against pay cuts'

Former P&O workers block entrance at Larne Port

'School is everything' to boy with complex needs affected by strike

Trade Unions Congress calls for commercial and public boycott of P&O Ferries

Disruption to council and school services as Unite workers strike over pay

Translink bus strike suspended following revised pay offer