• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
UK set to face largest strike in years as teachers, civil servants, train drivers stop work

UK set to face largest strike in years as teachers, civil servants, train drivers stop work

February 1, 2023
The First 3-D Printed Rocket Fails Shortly After Launch

The First 3-D Printed Rocket Fails Shortly After Launch

March 23, 2023
The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.

The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.

March 23, 2023
Student Suspect Still At Large: What We Know So Far About the Denver High School Shooting

Student Suspect Still At Large: What We Know So Far About the Denver High School Shooting

March 23, 2023
Elden Ring cleaning up awards season with GDCA GOTY win

Elden Ring cleaning up awards season with GDCA GOTY win

March 23, 2023
In Spring, New Yorkers’ Thoughts Turn to Pickleball

In Spring, New Yorkers’ Thoughts Turn to Pickleball

March 23, 2023
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals

California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals

March 22, 2023
Suspected Denver high school gunman Austin Lyle found dead of apparent suicide: report

Suspected Denver high school gunman Austin Lyle found dead of apparent suicide: report

March 22, 2023
‘Chicago P.D.’: Jesse Lee Soffer Reveals He Almost Made A Sneaky Cameo In Directorial Debut

‘Chicago P.D.’: Jesse Lee Soffer Reveals He Almost Made A Sneaky Cameo In Directorial Debut

March 22, 2023
ICC concerned by Russia’s ‘threats’ over Putin warrant

ICC concerned by Russia’s ‘threats’ over Putin warrant

March 22, 2023
SEAN HANNITY: Alvin Bragg’s political charade faces major dissent

SEAN HANNITY: Alvin Bragg’s political charade faces major dissent

March 22, 2023
Fox News reporter interrupts report on school shooting to reunite with her son in viral moment

Fox News reporter interrupts report on school shooting to reunite with her son in viral moment

March 22, 2023
Howard Stern slams MSNBC for ‘going f–king berserk’ with coverage of potential Trump arrest

Howard Stern slams MSNBC for ‘going f–king berserk’ with coverage of potential Trump arrest

March 22, 2023
DNYUZ
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Television
    • Theater
    • Gaming
    • Sports
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel
No Result
View All Result
DNYUZ
No Result
View All Result
Home News World Europe

UK set to face largest strike in years as teachers, civil servants, train drivers stop work

February 1, 2023
in Europe, News
UK set to face largest strike in years as teachers, civil servants, train drivers stop work
512
SHARES
1.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The mass walkouts will see schools close, the military on standby to help at Britain’s borders, and no rail services running across much of the country.

Union leaders estimate up to 500,000 people will take part, the highest number for at least a decade, and there will be rallies against a planned new law to curb strikes in some sectors, a proposal they argue will poison relations further.

03:40

“After years of brutal pay cuts, nurses, teachers and millions of other public servants have seen their living standards decimated – and are set to face more pay misery,” said Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the union umbrella group.

>> ‘Not taken care of’: UK teacher laments low salary amid cost of living crisis

“Instead of scheming up new ways to attack the right to strike, ministers should get pay rising across the economy – starting with a decent pay rise for workers across the public sector.”

The government says “mitigations” will be in place but the strikes would have a significant impact.

“We are up front that this will disrupt people’s lives, and that is why we think that negotiations rather than picket lines are the right approach,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s spokesperson told reporters.

With inflation running at more than 10% – the highest level for four decades – Britain has seen a wave of strikes from health and transport workers to Amazon warehouse employees and Royal Mail postal staff.

They are demanding above-inflation pay rises to cover rocketing food and energy bills that they say has left them stressed, feeling under-valued and struggling to make ends meet.

On Wednesday, about 300,000 teachers will take action, along with 100,000 civil servants from more than 120 government departments, and tens of thousands of university lecturers an  rail workers.

Next week, nurses, ambulance staff, paramedics, emergency call handlers and other healthcare workers are set to stage more walkouts, while firefighters this week also backed a nationwide strike.

‘Most days lost for 30 years’

Between June and November, more days were lost to industrial action than in any six months for over 30 years, according to official data.

An Ipsos poll released on Wednesday suggested the public was divided on the multiple strike action, with 40% supporting the action and 38% opposed.

Sunak’s government has so far taken a hard line with public sector strikes, saying that to give in to demands for large wage increases would only fuel inflation.

But with his governing Conservatives trailing the opposition Labour Party by some 25 percentage points in polls, the industrial action is adding to Sunak’s political woes, and surveys indicate the public think the government have handled the strikes badly.

So far the economy has not taken a major hit from the industrial action with the cost of the strikes in the eight months to January estimated by consultancy firm the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) at about 1.7 billion pounds ($2.09 billion), or about 0.1% of expected GDP.

It put the estimated impact of the teachers’ strikes at about 20 million pounds a day.

However, with confidence weak among the public and employers and the economy in a downturn, the strikes were adding to a sense of gloom in Britain’s economy.

“Unresolved industrial disputes are having an adverse impact on growth at a time when recession is already expected imminently,” CEBR economist Karl Thompson said.

(Reuters)

The post UK set to face largest strike in years as teachers, civil servants, train drivers stop work appeared first on France 24.

Tags: British economyBritish PoliticsEuropeProtestStrikeUnionsUnited Kingdom
Share205Tweet128Share

Trending Posts

‘Jules’ Review: Ben Kingsley Finds Comfort In Aging With Some Help From Outer Space In Sweet ‘Cocoon’-Like Dramedy – Sonoma Film Festival

‘Jules’ Review: Ben Kingsley Finds Comfort In Aging With Some Help From Outer Space In Sweet ‘Cocoon’-Like Dramedy – Sonoma Film Festival

March 22, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 393

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 393

March 22, 2023
Canva’s new generative AI tools are now the ones to beat

Canva’s new generative AI tools are now the ones to beat

March 22, 2023
Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny dead at 59 following brain hemorrhage

Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny dead at 59 following brain hemorrhage

March 22, 2023
DeSantis calls Putin a ‘war criminal’

DeSantis calls Putin a ‘war criminal’

March 22, 2023

Copyright © 2023.

Site Navigation

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Gaming
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Sports
    • Television
    • Theater
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel

Copyright © 2023.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT