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Workers’ anger at cost of living as strong as time of poll tax riots, union boss says

Sharon Graham, head of Unite, on picket line with Felixstowe dock strikers, says people could rise up again as they did in the 1990s

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

Summer of discontent as UK hit by huge energy bills, axed flights and strike delays

The UK is facing a summer of discontent with rising energy bills, soaring food prices, flight cancellations, a looming recession and strikes expected across the country in the coming months

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

London bus strike: When is walkout and which routes are affected this bank holiday weekend?

Some London and Surrey bus routes will be impacted again this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Bin strikes: Union chief hits out at SNP government for slashing council funding for 12 years

Wendy Dunsmore has urged the SNP government to meet union demands in order to halt the industrial action by bin workers that got underway today across 13 council areas.

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

Lanarkshire school and early years strike dates announced

Unison members in both council areas will stage three days of action next month in protest over pay.

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

Council workers pay dispute could go on 'beyond the winter,' warns union

A UNION has warned that the current pay dispute with Cosla “could now go beyond the winter”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2022

Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

From Wednesday, waste workers in 13 local authorities in Scotland, including Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen, will strike.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Bin strikes to go ahead across Scotland TOMORROW after talks fail to produce pay deal

The Scottish Government is under pressure after a strike in Edinburgh made the Capital an international laughing stock.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

London bus drivers to strike across 63 routes over bank holiday weekend in row over pay

TfL advises around ten percent of the bus network affected, including routes serving Notting Hill Carnival

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022

Edinburgh bin strike: How long will it last for as residents told to keep rubbish at home

Waste workers in Edinburgh are taking part in an 11-day strike over a dispute over pay leading to bins across the city overflowing during one of the biggest art festivals Edinburgh hosts.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 23, 2022