Strikes spreading amid discontent over pay and conditions


Strikes by workers at BT, Openreach and exam board AQA on Friday are the latest in a wave of industrial action sweeping across the country.
The railways have been particularly affected by strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.


Here are some of the strikes planned in the coming weeks.
– Aslef members in seven train operators will walk out on Saturday, crippling rail services in parts of the country
– Staff at AQA are on strike for three days over pay
– BT and Openreach workers will strike again on Monday
– Aslef members at nine train companies will strike on August 13
– Members of the RMT at Network Rail and 14 train operators will strike on August 18 and 20
– TSSA members at seven train operators will also strike on August 18 and 20
– London Underground workers in the RMT will strike on August 19 in a row over jobs and pensions.