How New Year 2023 road strikes can impact travel? Here’s all you need to know

As workers battle for improved compensation and working conditions, the Public and Commercial Services union’s (PCS) planned industrial action is just the most recent in a series of strikes in the transportation sector.

How will the walkouts affect traffic as we approach 2023 and on what days are road workers planned to strike?

Here is all you need to know:

South West England and the West Midlands National Highways employees who are members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) will go on a two-day strike beginning on December 30.


Workers who work for the UK government are represented by the union PCS.
Other members of its membership, such as border force agents and staff members of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have been on strike and will continue to do so.

Following a pay disagreement, employees on England's roadways, like many other striking workers, decided to strike.


Additionally, they are protesting for fair pensions, employment stability, and a refusal to reduce redundancy terms.

A government that would not listen to its workforce has put our members in this situation, said PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka. He added that they know their action could be of great inconvenience for travellers who plan to visit their relatives over the holiday season, but they have members placed in this sit.

National Highways Workers develop, construct, run, and maintain the nation's roadways, and PCS has warned that if they go on strike, the entire road system may come to a halt.

Roads are expected to stay open for travel, but travellers should be prepared for delays and any last-minute closures.

This means that travellers from the United Kingdom will need to schedule their trips to avoid the strike days.

FAQ:

1. Why is the UK on strike?
   The Border Force strikes are over pay, jobs and conditions as the cost of living increases.
2. Who Cannot go on strike in the UK?
   The police are the only other profession legally banned from striking, although other professions have agreements with the government.