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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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Hospital doctors to strike in dispute over pay

Two separate 24-hour walk outs will take place on Thursday 25 and Monday 29 June.

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News imageA large group of people stand across a street holding turquoise flags and protest signs with messages about education and funding. Some people kneel at the front, and a few wear high-visibility vests. The scene is set on a road with trees, houses, and a cloudy sky.

Strike action at school partially suspended

Industrial action at Aylesford School has been suspended on 9 and 11 June, the NEU said.

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10 hrs ago
News imageFront of university building

'Indefinite' strike by Goldsmiths staff over cuts

Goldsmiths says it is working to ensure students' final assessments are not affected by the action.

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3 days ago
News imageA giant yellow crane is in pictured in a huge construction site by the sea.

Hundreds of Hinkley workers suspended amid dispute

Staff walked out due to concerns about an alleged "dangerous" crane lift, a union says.

3 days ago
3 days ago
News imageA large dark blue "welcome to Tewkesbury Academy" school sign on a grassy bank in front of a hedge and shrubs.

Pupils hit by strikes 'should get exam allowances'

Teenagers sitting A-levels and GCSEs have missed out on face-to-face teaching, an MP says.

3 days ago

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