Nurses likely to join postal, education and rail staff in pre-Christmas strikes

Royal College of Nursing expected to announce unprecedented action as UK faces month of disruption

Britain is facing a torrid month of industrial action and disruption before Christmas, with nurses likely to join postal workers, education and rail staff in a wave of strikes that will peak during the busiest weeks for office parties and festive shopping.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is expected to announce unprecedented industrial action after the passing of a deadline given to ministers following a strike ballot over a fortnight ago.

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​Royal College of Nursing expected to announce unprecedented action as UK faces month of disruptionBritain is facing a torrid month of industrial action and disruption before Christmas, with nurses likely to join postal workers, education and rail staff in a wave of strikes that will peak during the busiest weeks for office parties and festive shopping.The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is expected to announce unprecedented industrial action after the passing of a deadline given to ministers following a strike ballot over a fortnight ago. Continue reading…