Strikes across the country are rife right now, as many workers battle for more pay, better working conditions and safer environments. Nurses, teachers, legal staff and rail and ambulance workers are all scheduled to strike in February, but just how many of these strikes will affect people in Bristol?
We've put together a list of all of the known strikes that could affect Bristol residents next month. You can view a full calendar of strikes for the year, including in other parts of England, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland here.
Each strike is listed below by date, estimated amount of workers striking nationally and the union involved in industrial action. If you think we may have missed a strike date, let us know in the comments below.
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February 2023 strike calendar
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
100,000 civil servants to strike (PCS)
70,000 University staff to strike (UCU)
Teachers to strike (NEU)
Friday, February 3, 2023
Legal advisers and court associates from His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (PCS)
Rail strikes (RMT)
Rail strikes (ASLEF)
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Legal advisers and court associates from His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (PCS)
Rail strikes (ASLEF)
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Legal advisers and court associates from His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (PCS)
Monday, February 6, 2023
Nurses' strike in England and Wales (RCN)
NHS Ambulance workers (GMB) including South Western Ambulance Service
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Nurses' strike in England and Wales (RCN)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Rail strikes (ASLEF)
Monday, February 20, 2023
NHS Ambulance workers (GMB) including South Western Ambulance Service
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