A strike by up to half-a-million workers in bitter disputes over pay, jobs and conditions this week should send a clear message to the Government that it cannot continue to ignore the causes of the unrest, according to the head of the TUC.
Teachers, train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards from seven trade unions will walk out on Wednesday (February 1) in what will be the biggest day of industrial action in over a decade. Protests will be held across the country on the same day against the Government’s controversial plans for a new law on minimum service levels during strikes.
Unions have dubbed it the “anti-strike bill”, saying it could lead to workers who vote legally to strike, being sacked. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said Wednesday will be a “really important day” for workers and members of the public to show support for those taking action to defend pay, jobs and services, as well as for the right to strike.
