All the UK strike dates confirmed for August 2023
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Britain is preparing for more strikes this August as both junior doctors and senior doctors who are part of the British Medical Association (BMA) are planning more walkouts. At the same time, Aslef, the union for train drivers, is also taking "action short of a strike" by imposing more restrictions on overtime work. This is expected to lead to the cancellation of more trains that busy commuters depend on.
After extensive talks between the authorities and labor unions representing employees in jobs that involve interacting with the public, a resolution has yet to be reached regarding the ongoing issues of wages and working conditions in various industries. As a result, the National Health Service has been forced to cancel regular appointments and medical procedures, while passengers find themselves stuck on train platforms.
The strikes that occurred towards the end of May and beginning of June were a major inconvenience for parents during the school break and for those who had plans to attend popular summer events like the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, the FA Cup Final in London, and the Epsom Derby. This was because railway workers and station personnel wanted to show just how crucial their services are by going on strike.
And those were just the most recent cases of labor strikes causing significant disruptions in the UK following a lengthy winter during which numerous public sector employees participated in protest actions.
A wide range of employed individuals, including nurses, government employees, mail carriers, and driving tutors, have voiced their need for salary hikes due to the exorbitantly high inflation rates and the persistent crisis of managing living expenses.
A couple of those conflicts have been settled, with the most recent being the agreement between teachers who are members of the four primary education unions in the UK. They have decided to approve a salary increase of 6.5 percent, aiming to prevent any upcoming strikes in schools scheduled for this autumn.
Nevertheless, numerous other conflicts have the potential to continue indefinitely with no indication of advancement.
Dr. Robert Laurenson and Dr. Vivek Trivedi, who serve as the joint leaders of the BMA, have appealed to Rishi Sunak's government to present a new offer that goes beyond the suggested 5% increase in wages to avoid what is expected to become the "lengthiest strike ever seen among NHS doctors".
"They mentioned that the government still has the opportunity to prevent our course of action by presenting a valid proposition regarding salary restitution."
However, it seems that finding a mutual understanding will continue to be difficult as the health secretary, Steve Barclay, has accused the BMA of "retreating" from the negotiations.
Mick Lynch, the general secretary of RMT, has expressed to The Independent that there is a high possibility of additional rail strikes occurring this year if their discussions with government representatives continue to be unproductive.
Additional attacks are poised to impact Gatwick Airport, as an estimated 230 individuals are prepared to participate.
According to Dominic Rothwell, a regional officer from the Unite union, the strike at Gatwick Airport will result in significant disturbance. However, it is important to note that this conflict is completely due to the actions of the employers. They have been presented with numerous chances to present our members with a reasonable pay proposition, but unfortunately, they have not been successful in doing so.
The companies should cease their delay tactics and put forth an offer that aligns with the desires of our members.
Below is a compilation of all the planned strikes scheduled to take place in August 2023.
Here's a rundown of the planned dates for nationwide strikes in August.
As of now, the ban on Aslef overtime is in action.
The implementation of an overtime ban by Aslef is currently in place.
Aslef rule prohibiting overtime is now in place.
The implementation of the Aslef overtime prohibition is now in place.
Currently, the implementation of the Aslef overtime restriction is underway.
The implementation of the overtime ban by Aslef is now in operation.
The implementation of Aslef's overtime prohibition is now in action.
The implementation of Aslef's overtime ban is now in place.
The implementation of an Aslef overtime restriction is now active.
Junior doctors employed by the National Health Service (NHS) have initiated their most recent series of strikes taking place all across the country.
The implementation of the Aslef overtime prohibition is in force.
Initial protests by the bus drivers of Manchester.
Workers at the charitable organization St Mungo's are currently engaging in a strike action, refusing to work due to grievances.
Protest staged by individuals seeking advice in Hull and East Riding.
Ongoing industrial action persists among junior doctors in the NHS.
Aslef's implementation of overtime restriction has commenced.
Employees at the charitable organization St Mungo’s have decided to go on strike due to wage-related concerns.
NHS strikes by junior doctors remain ongoing.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's are currently participating in a strike related to their wages.
NHS strikes involving junior doctors come to an end.
Employees at the charitable organization St Mungo's have initiated a protest by refusing to work due to dissatisfaction with their salary.
Protest at Birmingham airport by employees of Menzies aviation.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's go on strike for better wages.
Industrial action at Menzies aviation disrupts operations at Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's have decided to engage in a strike in relation to their wages.
The strike at Menzies aviation in Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charity organization, St Mungo's, are staging a strike to demand higher wages.
Employees at Liverpool John Moores University walk out in protest.
Strike at Menzies aviation at Birmingham airport. Rewrite: Industrial action at Menzies aviation in Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's have initiated a protest by refusing to work due to dissatisfaction with their salaries.
Strike action taking place at Liverpool John Moores University by members of the staff.
The strike by Menzies aviation workers at Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charity organization St Mungo's take industrial action over their salaries.
The strike at Menzies aviation in Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo’s have initiated a strike over their wages.
The strike at Menzies aviation at Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's are undertaking industrial action by refusing to work.
Disruption at Birmingham airport caused by Menzies aviation labor conflict.
Employees at the charitable organization St Mungo's are engaging in a strike over their wages.
The recent labor dispute at Birmingham airport involving the workers of Menzies aviation.
Workers at the charitable organization St Mungo's embark on a strike to demand better wages.
NHS experienced physicians initiate the most recent series of widespread strikes.
The recent protest at Birmingham airport by workers at Menzies aviation.
Employees of the charitable organization, St Mungo's, engage in a labor action by refusing to work and demanding better wages.
The strikes carried out by senior doctors in the NHS have come to an end.
Industrial action at Birmingham Airport by workers of Menzies Aviation.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's are currently participating in a strike relating to their wages.
Industrial action at Birmingham airport's Menzies aviation.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's have initiated a strike demanding higher wages.
The latest news regarding the strike at Menzies aviation in Birmingham airport.
Employees of St Mungo's charity initiate a labor stoppage.
Strike disrupts operations at Menzies aviation in Birmingham airport.
Industrial Action Disrupts Operations at Birmingham Airport by Menzies Aviation Employees.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's are engaging in a strike to demand fairer wages.
Birmingham airport encounters a labor dispute with Menzies aviation.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's go on strike for better pay.
The strike at Menzies aviation at Birmingham airport.
Employees of the charitable organization St Mungo's go on strike to demand better wages.
