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UK Faces 31-Day Strike Wave Over Pay Demands
9/10/2025
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Story summary
- The UK will experience 31 days of strikes in September across various sectors.
- Tube drivers, university staff, and Airbus employees are participating in the strikes.
- Workers demand better pay and working conditions, with UCU's Jo Grady criticizing a 1.4% pay award amid high inflation.
- RMT's Eddie Dempsey urges mayoral intervention in negotiations.
- Unite union postponed some strikes after Airbus improved its offer.
