Strikes Update: How Friday 17 February’s walkouts will affect youon February 16, 2023 at 5:23 pm

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What you need to know about Border Force and ambulance workers’ strikes.

Border Force staff are beginning a four-day series of strikes on Friday during half term for many UK schools.

UK staff working at the Port of Dover but also Calais, Port of Dunkirk and Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal are taking industrial action.

People arriving in the UK on Friday should prepare for border disruption, according to the Home Office.

In addition, ambulance workers are striking in the West Midlands and Northern Ireland on Friday.

The action is being organised by the Unite union, which says that essential emergency cover will be in place.

It comes as The Royal College of Nursing announces its biggest walkout of the pay dispute in England over 48 hours from 1 to 3 March.

You can read more or watch this report about why people are taking strike action, and below you can find information on how it could affect you.

Upcoming strike action

Train drivers

Train drivers who are members of the Aslef union are on strike
Most train companies across England are affected
Disruption is also expected on some services between England and Scotland, and between England and Wales
Customers are encouraged to check their route before travelling

Teachers in Scotland

Teachers in South Lanarkshire and Western Isles are on strike
Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers employed by Abellio in London are taking industrial action
The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

Nurses in England

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over pay
Life-preserving treatment must be provided, and all nurses in intensive and emergency care are expected to work

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the GMB and Unite unions in several regional services across England and from Unite in Wales are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

Nurses in England on strike

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over pay
Life-preserving treatment must be provided, and all nurses in intensive and emergency care are expected to work

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

Physiotherapists take action

NHS physiotherapy staff across England are striking over pay and staffing
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy says 4,200 members are involved

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Thousands of ambulance staff across five services in England – London, Yorkshire, the South West, North East and North West – are striking
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in Northern Ireland are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in the West Midlands and in Northern Ireland are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

Border Force

Border Force staff at the Port of Calais, Port of Dunkirk, Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal and the Port of Dover are taking industrial action
The strike only affects international inbound travel to the UK

Border Force

Border Force staff at the Port of Calais, Port of Dunkirk, Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal and the Port of Dover are taking industrial action
The strike only affects international inbound travel to the UK

Border Force

Border Force staff at the Port of Calais, Port of Dunkirk, Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal and the Port of Dover are taking industrial action
The strike only affects international inbound travel to the UK

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in Wales and several regions of England are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

Border Force

Border Force staff at the Port of Calais, Port of Dunkirk, Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal and the Port of Dover are taking industrial action
The strike only affects international inbound travel to the UK only
The industrial action is due to end at around 07:00 GMT

Teachers in Northern Ireland

The majority of teachers in Northern Ireland are holding a half-day strike
Many schools across the country are not expected to open until after midday

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in the North West region of England are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in Northern Ireland are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

University staff

Thousands of staff at 150 universities across the UK are taking industrial action
Academic staff and those in other professional roles including administrators, librarians and technicians are involved

Ambulance staff

Ambulance staff in the Unite union in Northern Ireland are on strike
The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

Nurses in England

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over pay
For the first time, the strike will involved some nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempted.

Nurses in England

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over pay
For the first time, the strike will involved some nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempted.

Nurses in England

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are taking industrial action over pay
For the first time, the strike will involved some nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempted.
Strike action will end at 06:00GMT

Border Force strikes

The PCS union expects 1,000 of its members at the ports of Calais, Dunkirk and Dover, and the Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal, to walk out between Friday 17 February and Monday 20 February.

Military personnel and civil servants have been trained to step in and carry out border checks, although military personnel will not be going to France.

Nevertheless, the government said people should prepare their families for longer waiting times at border control.

People should use eGates where possible, and check with operators before travelling, it said.

Which ambulance staff are striking?

Hundreds of members of the Unite trade union are striking on Friday in Northern Ireland and the West Midlands. People are still advised to call 999 in an emergency.

Why are nurses and ambulance staff striking?

Ambulances will still be sent to the most life-threatening calls – known as Category 1, which includes cardiac arrests.

Patients that need lifesaving treatment, such as kidney or cancer care, will also be transported.

Less urgent calls – known as Category 2, which includes some strokes and major burns – might have to wait longer than usual for an ambulance.

The NHS advice is:

Call 999 If you are seriously ill or injured, or your life is in danger
For all other healthcare needs, contact the 111 helpline, your local GP or pharmacy
Attend appointments as planned. The NHS has said it will contact anyone whose appointment has to be rescheduled due to the strike

Graphic showing when teachers, university staff and NHS workers are on strike

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Strikes Update: How Friday 17 February’s walkouts will affect youon February 16, 2023 at 5:23 pm

Upcoming strike action

Train drivers

Teachers in Scotland

Bus drivers on strike

Nurses in England

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Nurses in England on strike

Physiotherapists take action

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