Workers in many parts of the UK economy are due to take strike action as their unions argue the pay rises put on the table by employers will not protect their members from the rising cost of living. It’s led some to described it as “the summer of discontent”.
Travel seems to be the worst-hit sector, with strike action due to hit rail, bus and air passengers this summer. In addition, industrial action will affect courts, government departments, BT, post offices and postal deliveries.
There have also been threats from teaching and NHS unions that their members are prepared to strike if pay offers do not match inflation. Currently, inflation in the UK stands at 9%, the highest rate for 40 years.
