Hundreds of thousands of workers - including teachers, nurses, civil servants and rail workers - have been taking part in strikes.
Industrial action by workers in many different sectors has been organised by trade unions. Certain rules - like giving enough notice - must be met.However, the Royal College of Nursing called it off to allow for talks with the government over pay and working conditions
The union called for a pay rise of 5% above inflation, but indicated it would meet the government half-wayJunior doctors in England will strike over pay on 13, 14 and 15 March The British Medical Association said junior doctor roles have seen pay cut by 26% since 2008 once inflation is taken into accountRead more:Ambulance worker strikes in England and Wales, scheduled for 6 March and 8 March, have been called offAmbulance workers want an above-inflation pay rise
The government says pay rises are decided by independent pay review bodies and higher ones are unaffordableAbout 70,000 members of the University and College Union are striking at 150 universities across the UK on 18 days in February and March The UCU wants a pay rise worth either 2% above RPI inflation, or 12% , pension benefits restored and "excessive workloads" tackledRead more:Teachers in England and Wales will strike on 15 and 16 March. There will also be regional strikes on other daysIn Wales, teachers will strike on 2 MarchThe National Education Union rejected a government offer of an extra 1.5% pay rise, plus 1.
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