For the last couple of months, the uk has been overrun with industrial striking action from several crutial job industries, such as paramedics, nurses,  emergency services, tfl, and most recently, teaching staff. As the cost of living goes up, the wages stay the same, leaving people with no choice but to strike to get the attention of the government.

On february 1 alone, more than 100,000 civil servants will be going on strike and 70,000 NEU members and train drivers will walk out: its the largest action yet. Throughout february, there will be several major industrial strike actions, even including emergency workers like the ambulance services and health and social care workers. The aim of their striking is to get a pay rise that supports this day and age's economy and, due to the cost of living crisis, is essential.  

Due to NEU members going on strike, this will affect school across the country, most set to close for the day. Whilst most people can see why most workers are striking for a pay rise, some are harsh in their opinions, saying that it causes too many disruptions to the education of young people, as they are left without school. Some also think that the emergency staff striking is dangerous, as people could unintentionaly get hurt in the process. Others however, are understandable and agree with the people who are striking that because of the cost of living, the government needs to step up. 

It is also worth mentioning that the tfl workers have not recived a pay rise from 2021-2023, and scince 2015 all annual pay awards have been between 1%-2%, which is partly the reason why there have been so many tfl and rail/train strikes in the last month. More industrial action is planned for the month of february and even going through to march, and it looks like it wont stop until the government steps up. 

To ensure you have a day with the least disruptions, please search up what strikes will go ahead on the dates you are out.