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Britain facing autumn of discontent

Britain is facing an "autumn of discontent" as multiple public service strikes loom, affecting various sectors in the coming months.
The Royal College of Nursing reported that 91 percent of its members voted "no" to a pay offer, signaling potential strike action.
The Rail Maritime and Transport Union announced strikes on London Underground starting September 5, citing disputes over pay and working conditions.
Eddie Dempsey, the RMT's general secretary, emphasized that severe issues like fatigue have not been adequately addressed for years.

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Spectator UK

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The unions will regret their Autumn of Discontent

Surely, they can see where this autumn’s round of strikes is going to lead. Can they not see the state of the public finances?

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Autumn of chaos warning as £90M per day strikes loom over UK

As Britain braces for an autumn of unrest, the air is thick with tension. Strikes loom large, threatening to disrupt daily life and test UK resilience.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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