Intercity rail travellers in Great Britain may face disruptions this summer due to potential strikes on two mainlines (LNER and Avanti West Coast) and reduced timetables on the Midland mainline (East Midlands Railway) because of malfunctioning Hitachi trains.
Consultants in England, members of the BMA, have voted 76% in favor of future NHS strike action over pay and pensions, gaining a 12-month mandate. This follows resident doctors accepting a pay deal, with the BMA urging government action to prevent disruption.
Consultants in England, members of the BMA, have voted 76% in favour of potential strike action over pay and pensions. This gives them a mandate for industrial action over the next 12 months, despite resident doctors recently accepting a pay deal. The BMA cites a 26% real-terms pay cut over 17 years, while the Health Secretary argues consultants are highly paid and strikes are unjustified.
Security staff at Aberdeen Airport, represented by the Unite union, will strike for 14 days starting Monday over pay disputes. The union warns of significant delays as its members form the majority of the baggage screening team.
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government pay and jobs deal, ending strike action that cost the NHS £1bn. The deal includes a 6.6% average pay uplift by April 2027 and 4,500 extra training places.
Resident doctors in England have suspended a planned four-day strike after the government presented a new offer. The British Medical Association (BMA) will put the offer, which includes standard 2016 contract terms and a 6.6% pay uplift, to its members for a vote.
Journeys on London public transport reached 86% of usual levels on Thursday despite a driver strike, with the Tube down 43% but Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR seeing increases. The RMT union stated strike support was strong, with more drivers reporting for duty than on Tuesday.
London's Underground, the Tube, will experience a two-day strike on Tuesday and Thursday, with the RMT union citing concerns over fatigue and working conditions. Transport for London expects significant disruption, with some lines completely closed and others operating with reduced service.
UK's Equity union members voted overwhelmingly (98%) for potential strike action over pay and conditions, threatening West End theatre closures. Negotiations with the Society of London Theatre (Solt) are ongoing.
About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio stationUK politics live – latest updatesCoverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay.The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pay freeze after a significant fall in revenues. Continue reading...
London Underground faces a second 24-hour strike from midday Thursday as RMT union drivers protest TfL's proposed voluntary four-day working week, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Services are reduced across most lines, with Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service during strike hours. The dispute continues with no further talks scheduled, and RMT has threatened four more strikes in May and June.
