Latest ONS labour dispute statistics for the UK in 2017 show there were 276,000 working days lost due to labour disputes, the sixth lowest annual total since records began in 1891. There were 79 stoppages, the lowest figure since records for stoppages began in 1891. There were 33,000 workers involved in labour disputes, the lowest figure since records for workers involved began in 1893. The number of working days lost in the private sector in 2017 – 232,000 – was the largest since 1996 (when figures were first broken down) and the number of working days lost in the public sector in 2017 – 44,000 – was the lowest figure on record.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
