Strike Follow

Journalists at the Newsquest-owned Southern Daily Echo in Southampton and The Argus in Brighton struck on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Teachers in Bolton have backed a decision by their national NUT union to ballot for strikes to defend their pensions.

A huge general strike against austerity rocked Portugal on Wednesday of last week. Millions of workers took part in the action, which was organised by the CGTP-IN and UGT union federations.

Teachers at St Aloysius comprehensive school in Islington, north London, struck on Wednesday and Thursday of last week.

A potential strike by huge numbers of public sector workers to defend pensions moved a step closer last week.

The Unite union has announced a fresh strike ballot of cabin crew at British Airways.

Portugal’s first general strike in 22 years has shutdown much of the country. Workers are protesting at the government’s austerity measures. The CGTP union federation says that ports, railways, and the post office are among the hardest hit.

Teachers strike to defend student safety Teachers at St Aloysius comprehensive school in Islington, north London, were set to begin a two-day strike on Wednesday of this week.

Referees in Scotland have voted to go on strike this weekend after reaching breaking point over the barrage of criticism they have faced this season.

Rail workers at a First Great Western depot in Cornwall were to strike on Wednesday against the unfair dismissal of colleague Kane Jones.

A fourth 24-hour strike by tube workers fighting for jobs and safety is set to bring London Underground to a halt from 6.30pm on Sunday.

A planned strike by bus drivers at London United in south west London, was called off after workers narrowly voted to accept a new pay offer.