It seems likely that the cost of living crisis will see more people stage walkouts in a bid to increase their earnings in the face of soaring inflation.
But this kind of industrial action is nothing new, with a series of strikes impacting everything from school pupils to air travel more than 60 years ago.
Here are 17 pictures showing the strikers of the 1960s.
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13. They have the power
Strikers meeting at Cockenzie Power Station in August 1965. Photo: Unknown
14. It's good to talk
Fairfield-Rowan strikers addressed by Mr A Jamieson at South Govan Town Hall in November 1963. Photo: Unknown
15. Line up
Members of the National Union of Seamen queue up to collect their first strike pay from Watt Street, Glasgow, in May 1966. Photo: Gordon Rule
16. Not cooperating
Edinburgh and Leith Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society workers call for a strike in 1965. Photo: Unknown