England (Bristol, Southwark, Newham, Stoke-on-Trent, Leeds, Babergh & Mid Suffolk): Council craftworkers strike on 17, 18, 23 and 24 June 2026
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More than 1,000 Unite ‘red book’ craftworkers at six English local authorities will strike on 17, 18, 23 and 24 June 2026. The walkouts affect housing maintenance and repairs and are over a 3.2% 2025 pay offer and changes to the national craft agreement including removal of apprentices and a shift to job evaluation.
This alert was originally created on 10 June 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Jun 25, 2026
Strike action by more than 1,000 Unite ‘red book’ craftworkers at Bristol, Southwark, Newham, Stoke-on-Trent, Leeds and Babergh & Mid Suffolk began as scheduled on 17 June 2026. With the planned dates of 17, 18, 23 and 24 June 2026 now passed and no credible reports of cancellation, extension or new dates, the action is considered completed.
✅ Completed
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Affected Locations
- Bristol
- Southwark (London)
- Newham (London)
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Leeds
- Babergh (Suffolk)
- Mid Suffolk
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