Workers are seeking wage rises in line or above inflation
Further strikes could lie ahead in 2023 unless the government enters talks with unions over wages, the TUC has warned.There has been widespread industrial action across the public and private sectors as living costs have soared.
Nurses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland held the largest strike in the history of the NHS during December and more action is planned for January. A government spokesperson said: "We have been reasonable in our approach to agreeing to the independent pay review bodies' recommendations for public sector pay rises.
Driving examiners who are PCS members are also on strike until 31 December in a row over pay, pensions and redundancy terms, and action will continue throughout January.
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