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Full story: Train strikes resume despite hopes of breakthroughUK strike days calendar – the public service stoppages planned for DecemberMembers of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) who work at National Highways are holding the first of 12 days of industrial action today, in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Today’s action involves road traffic officers and control room operators in the north-west, Yorkshire, Humber and the north-east regions.
in the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humber today and Saturday
in London and South East from 22-25 December
in the West Midlands and South West on 30 and 31 December
in the East Midlands and Eastern region on 6 and 7 January.
all members will strike together on 3 and 4 January.
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