Strikes UK August 2022: What workers are striking, when and for how long? - Industrial action dates that will affect Glasgow
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From DHL workers to council cleansing workers, there are many strikes planned this month. Keep up to date with who is striking, and when.
13 August
Aslef rail strikes, affected Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, LNER and Southeastern. There will be no Avanti West Coast services today.
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14 August
Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
Aslef rail strikes, affected Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, LNER and Southeastern. There will be disruption to Avanti West Coast services today. The operator has also suspended ticket sales for 14 August-11 September until a new timetable is finalised.
15 August
Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
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Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
17 August
Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
18 August
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) confirmed that more action was planned for members for two dates in August including today. This will affect Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and LNER trains to and from Glasgow. Avanti West Coast has also suspended ticket sales for 14 August-11 September until a new timetable is finalised.
Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
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Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
20 August
RMT strike continues today. This will affect Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and LNER trains. Avanti West Coast has also suspended ticket sales for 14 August-11 September until a new timetable is finalised.
Unite union members employed by DHL in Scotland (and Northern Ireland) will strike, meaning supplies to Sainsbury’s stores, including those in Glasgow, will be affected.
24 August
Unite the union has announced that its members across all waste services in 15 councils across Scotland, including Glasgow, are to walk-out in response to a ‘pitiful’ two per cent local government pay offer.
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25 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
26 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
Royal Mail workers to strike over pay.
27 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
28 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
29 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
30 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
31 August
Glasgow cleansing workers on stike.
Royal Mail workers to strike over pay.
What strikes are due in September?
Strikes from local government workers and members of Unite and Unison are due in September and are set to impact schools across Scotland.
Royal Mail workers are to continue to strike over pay on 8 and 9 September.
Glasgow cleansing workers will strike from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 September.
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