In response to the overwhelming amount of labor actions in the UK recently, the government is proposing a new bill that would require public sector jobs, such as ambulance workers and rail workers, to maintain minimum levels of service during strikes. Furthermore, workers who have been scheduled to work and choose to strike instead will face potential dismissal under this new regulation. The UK government is hoping that this minimum level of service requirement will help restore stability and safety. However, trade unions have expressed strong disagreement with this legislation.
See "Amidst ongoing labor actions, UK government seeks to pass law to restrict striking power of key public service workers", Hanna Ziady , CNN Business, January 6, 2023