Nurses, posties, teachers, lecturers and railway staff (and others) are going on strike. Here's a simple rundown of why and how.
There have been a lot of strikes lately: trains, teachers, nurses, even the post. But if you're not sure how that happens or why, here's a quick rundown of how the whole system works.It's called industrial action, and it involves workers refusing to come into work for a certain length of time. It's sometimes referred to as"downing tools" or a"walkout".
A strike is only meant to happen after a company and its workers have tried to settle things by talking it out. Workers don't get paid while on strike, so it's a big step to take.The cost-of-living crisis hitting hard, but bosses often say workers are asking for too much. So for example, nurses say low pay is putting off new recruits, while Royal Mail workers and lecturers who’ve been on strikes were also worried about working conditions or pensions.
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