Government Strikes August 2026
2 strikes are happening today
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Next strike: Wednesday 26th August 2026 (tomorrow)
Track industrial action across Government services in the UK with our comprehensive strike calendar. Find out which services and regions are affected by strikes, including full date listings of all currently planned local and national action. Stay informed about disruptions to Government services. Last updated: Tuesday 25 August 2026
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Latest Updates
- 20th Aug 2026 OCS Security (PCS) NEGOTIATION PCS suspends NCA strike following ACAS talks – PCS
- 17th Aug 2026 Ofgem (PCS) STALLED Ofgem workers to strike on day of price cap announcement – PCS
- 10th Aug 2026 OCS Security (PCS) DISPUTE National Crime Agency members vote for strike action – PCS
- 3rd Aug 2026 Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (PCS) ANNOUNCED FCDO members announce new strike dates – PCS
- 3rd Aug 2026 Cwm Taf Health Board (UNITE) ANNOUNCED Thousands of child health appointments in Wales being missed as health worker strikes continue – UNITE
- 22nd Jul 2026 OCS Security (PCS) BALLOT Security guards at National Crime Agency ballot for strike action – PCS
- 8th Jul 2026 Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (PCS) ANNOUNCED PCS FCDO members set for Strike Action – PCS
- 21st Apr 2026 Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (PCS) BALLOT PCS FCDO Industrial action ballot result – PCS
- 9th Apr 2026 Office for National Statistics (PROSPECT) RESOLVED Prospect members at ONS vote to end dispute – PROSPECT
- 13th Mar 2026 House of Commons Security (PCS) BALLOT Overwhelming support for further strike action at Palace of Westminster – PCS
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| By Organisation | Strike Dates | Last Strike | Next Strike | Last Update | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cwm Taf Health Board
UNITE |
49 Planned Dates 21 Previous Dates |
24th Aug 2026 | Tuesday 25th Aug 2026 | 3rd Aug 2026 | View |
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Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office
PCS |
1 Planned Date 6 Previous Dates |
12th Aug 2026 | Wednesday 26th Aug 2026 | 3rd Aug 2026 | View |
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Ofgem
PCS |
2 Planned Dates 15 Previous Dates |
24th Aug 2026 | Tuesday 25th Aug 2026 | 17th Aug 2026 | View |
|
Arrow XL
UNITE |
27 Previous Dates | 24th Dec 2022 | 13th Oct 2022 | View | |
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Atomic Weapons Establishment
PROSPECT |
1 Previous Dates | 12th Mar 2026 | 13th Mar 2026 | View | |
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Biffa
UNITE |
6 Previous Dates | 10th Dec 2022 | 28th Dec 2022 | View | |
|
Bristol Council Housing Officers
UNITE |
3 Previous Dates | 16th Dec 2022 | View | ||
|
British Library
PCS |
33 Previous Dates | 12th Dec 2025 | 5th Feb 2026 | View | |
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British Museum Workers
PCS |
20 Previous Dates | 16th Jul 2023 | 6th Jul 2023 | View | |
|
Civil Service
PCS |
5 Previous Dates | 7th Jun 2023 | 27th Mar 2023 | View | |
|
Civil Service
PROSPECT |
2 Previous Dates | 11th May 2023 | 2nd Jul 2023 | View | |
|
COSLA
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 10th Jul 2025 | View | ||
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Cumberland Urgent Care Team
GMB |
14 Previous Dates | 7th May 2024 | View | ||
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DE&S Deca
UNITE |
6 Previous Dates | 12th Oct 2023 | View | ||
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Depart for Work & Pensions
PCS |
79 Previous Dates | 16th Jan 2026 | 19th Jan 2026 | View | |
|
Dounreay Nuclear Cleanup Services
PROSPECT |
2 Previous Dates | 2nd May 2024 | 15th Apr 2024 | View | |
|
Dundee City Council Trade Workers
UNITE |
19 Previous Dates | 28th Apr 2023 | 3rd Apr 2023 | View | |
|
DVLA
PCS |
62 Previous Dates | 25th Jun 2023 | 20th Feb 2023 | View | |
|
DVSA
PCS |
12 Previous Dates | 28th Apr 2023 | 3rd Apr 2024 | View | |
|
Education Authority
UNITE |
3 Previous Dates | 2nd Feb 2024 | 23rd Nov 2023 | View | |
|
Environment Agency
PROSPECT |
1 Previous Dates | 8th Feb 2023 | 31st Jan 2023 | View | |
|
Environment Agency
UNISON |
6 Previous Dates | 17th Apr 2023 | 2nd Nov 2023 | View | |
|
Highway Workers
PCS |
17 Previous Dates | 7th Apr 2023 | 20th Mar 2023 | View | |
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HMRC
PCS |
19 Previous Dates | 2nd Jun 2023 | 28th Apr 2023 | View | |
|
House of Commons Security
PCS |
0 Previous Dates | 13th Mar 2026 | View | ||
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Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing
UNITE |
5 Previous Dates | 23rd Jun 2023 | 9th Jun 2023 | View | |
|
Land Registery
PCS |
5 Previous Dates | 3rd Mar 2023 | 17th Jul 2025 | View | |
|
Leeds Council
UNITE |
16 Previous Dates | 27th Feb 2026 | 3rd Mar 2026 | View | |
|
Legal Advisers and Court Associates
PCS |
8 Previous Dates | 6th Feb 2023 | 21st Mar 2023 | View | |
|
Liverpool Hope University
UCU |
10 Previous Dates | 3rd Oct 2025 | View | ||
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LIverpool Streetscene Services
UNITE |
6 Previous Dates | 28th Jan 2023 | 10th Jan 2023 | View | |
|
London Mayor's Office for Police and Crime
PCS |
8 Previous Dates | 26th Feb 2026 | 19th Feb 2026 | View | |
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MHCLG
PCS |
10 Previous Dates | 1st Sept 2025 | 10th Apr 2025 | View | |
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OCS Security
PCS |
33 Previous Dates | 18th Aug 2026 | 20th Aug 2026 | View | |
|
Office for National Statistics
PROSPECT |
0 Previous Dates | 9th Apr 2026 | View | ||
|
Parking Wardens
GMB |
8 Previous Dates | 17th Dec 2022 | 1st Dec 2022 | View | |
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Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
PCS |
1 Previous Dates | 12th Feb 2025 | View | ||
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Parliamentary Security
PCS |
3 Previous Dates | 26th Nov 2025 | 18th Nov 2025 | View | |
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Passport Offices
PCS |
33 Previous Dates | 5th May 2023 | 17th Mar 2023 | View | |
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Pensions Regulator
PCS |
55 Previous Dates | 6th Mar 2024 | 12th Dec 2024 | View | |
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Rural Payments Agency
PCS |
13 Previous Dates | 13th Jan 2023 | 21st Dec 2022 | View | |
|
Suez Waste Collection
UNITE |
29 Previous Dates | 28th Jul 2023 | 2nd Aug 2023 | View | |
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Westminister Libraries
UNITE |
4 Previous Dates | 15th Sept 2023 | 4th Sept 2023 | View | |
|
Wiltshere Social Workers
GMB |
0 Previous Dates | View |