British trade union leader Mick Lynch has threatened another wave of coordinated strikes that could see tens of thousands of workers go on strike. This includes teachers, firefighters and health workers. It writes Bloomberg.

“We have to maximize our influence and bring together anyone who might be involved in a labor dispute,” said Lynch, who is secretary general of the National Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers’ Union. “That includes the teachers and I think the fire department will be joining us soon.”

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Lynch made the remarks during a protest march on the fourth day of five rail strikes. As well as British railroads, the Royal Mail, the National Health Service and border security have also stopped working to force higher wages and better deal with inflation. So far, the British government has refused to implement a pay increase, saying it is too high, according to the appraisal body.

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Talks with the railroad union continued Monday, but Lynch has been stubborn about making the breakthrough. Unions are angry with the government’s plan to allow a minimum number of workers to continue working during the strike.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the other hand, wished and invited all trade union leaders to the meeting. “I believe that unions play a very important role in our society and that they have the freedom to strike whenever they want,” said Sunak. “But I also believe there has to be a balance so workers can live their lives without significant distractions.”