Guardian News published this video item, entitled “‘Overworked and underpaid’: UK public sector workers strike over pay” – below is their description.
The British public have been warned to expect ‘significant disruption’ after a coordinated strike across the UK involving, teachers, civil servants, Border Force staff and train drivers. More than 100,000 teachers took to the streets, demanding a pay rise above inflation, funded by the government, rather than from existing school budgets. The value of teachers’ salaries has fallen significantly in recent years, contributing to a recruitment crisis in schools. Further strikes are expected from the public sector as pressure mounts on the government to increase salaries. Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, told Sky News the government was focusing its efforts on decreasing inflation
Millions face disruption as strikes hit schools, trains, universities and border checks – live
Teachers’ strike: ‘majority’ of schools in England and Wales will be open, says Keegan
Border Force strike: cover staff report getting just two days’ training
Guardian News YouTube Channel
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.