Strike
In Photos: The miners’ strike, 40 years on
A new exhibition dives into the bitter dispute, highlighting the communities and people at the centre of brutal crackdowns.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The forgotten charity workers on strike to survive
Vital support — As demand for services rises, low pay and poor conditions are pushing third sector workers into the arms of other charities. Many are looking for work elsewhere, while those who remain are worried about the future.
Written by: Ella Glover
Why teachers are gearing up to strike in Britain
‘The situation is dire’ — The education sector is at a breaking point. And now, amid a cost of living crisis, many teachers feel they have little choice but to take industrial action, reports Nadeine Asbali.
Written by: Nadeine Asbali
How the Apple Store union movement came to the UK
Power to the workers — Inspired by successful unionisation efforts among US employees, workers from across the pond are now gearing up to take on the tech giant.
Written by: Richard Gall
Why we must still pledge to strike this autumn
Don't Pay UK — As a historic hike in energy prices is set to force misery on millions this winter we must pledge to fight back, Don't Pay UK member Franklin Dawson writes.
Written by: Franklin Dawson
NHS workers are struggling to survive as inflation soars
Enough is enough — The workforce is now gearing up for industrial action after receiving a measly pay rise, reports Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover
Workers in queer spaces are standing up for their rights
Hot strike summer — As spiralling inflation sees a sharp rise in industrial action, hospitality staff in LGBTQ+ venues are finally demanding better pay and working conditions.
Written by: Ella Glover
The UK’s longest gig economy strike isn’t letting up
Still fighting — Now lasting for over 100 days, food couriers in Sheffield are continuing to lead a strike in protest of their pay cut.
Written by: Ben Smoke
On the frontlines of the Indian farmers' strike
'A do or die battle' — As protests over a controversial new farming law in India spread to other cities across the world, those leading the demonstrations are refusing to back down until their demands are met.
Written by: Dhruva Balram
Why strippers are going on strike for workers’ rights
Dancing in the streets — London will get a striptease as part of a ‘disruptive’ global protest against unfair and unpaid labour which will see thousands of women walk out of work.
Written by: Lydia Morrish
Why we should all support the Fast Food Strike
Stand together — Companies like McDonalds, Deliveroo and UberEats need to learn how to treat their workers, argues Dawn Foster. Collective action is the only way to teach them.
Written by: Dawn Foster
São Paulo on shutdown: The day Brazil stood still
Greve Geral — Workers all over the country come together to protest against the weakening of labour laws, met with violent repression by the police.
Written by: Biju Belinky
