Strikes: should they be allowed?

Strikes have hit the headlines in countries across the world as workers demand pay rises and protest against working conditions that they feel are unfair.

Published 13 April 2023

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Our latest Headline helps students understand the difficulties of negotiating resolutions to strikes and discuss whether or not strikes should be allowed in all circumstances.

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Reflect on strikes in the news
  • Explore different perspectives on strikes
  • Discuss whether all workers should be allowed to strike

This resource was created as part of Festival 2023. See the student discussions here.

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