A number of sectors are striking this month, with many fighting for not only a better pay, but better conditions too.
It comes amid the current cost of living crisis which has seen inflation rates soar with energy and shopping bills all on the rise. As a result of many not being able to keep up with their rising bills, people such as NHS staff and teachers have taken to the streets in their thousands in the hopes of coming to a better deal.
Industrial action from work forces across the country was a common occurrence last year, with strikes continuing into this year. So who is striking this month in Scotland and how will Glasgow be impacted this month? Here is what you need to know.
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Are there NHS strikes in Scotland?
The threat of widespread strike action in Scotland's NHS has been put on hold by unions meaning the GMB and Royal College of Nursing will not call strikes while negotiations take place on the 2023 pay offer.
Speaking about the progress, Health secretary Humza Yousaf said the breakthrough was "very welcome".
Despite the pause, negotiations are predicted to take several weeks with the unions involved still having a mandate to call members out on strike if they are unsuccessful.
University strikes
Students in Glasgow have been issued a warning that following a recent ballot of members, the UCU trade union has informed university of a list of 18 days they intend to strike with some happening this month.
UCU members at seven Scottish universities - Abertay, Edinburgh Napier, Glasgow Caledonian, Glasgow School of Art, Queen Margaret, Robert Gordon and the University of the West of Scotland - are striking over pay and conditions.
Meanwhile members at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, which is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, are taking action over pensions.
In addition to this, members at eight Scottish universities including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, St Andrews, Stirling and Strathclyde - are all walking out over both issues.
The full dates of strike action are as follows:
- February 9
February 10
February 14
February 15
February 16
February 27
February 28
March 1
March 2
March 16
March 17
March 20
March 21
March 22
Taking to the Glasgow University website, the establishment adds: "This is a national strike, meaning that it affects all UK universities, and it is being held in relation to issues of pay, pensions and working conditions.
"While any strike action may have an impact on our operations, please be aware that most members of staff will not take industrial action and our campuses will remain open. You should therefore plan to attend classes and supervisions as normal, unless specifically advised not to do so by your School. Social and sports facilities will also remain open.
"We want to ensure that all students are treated fairly and that no-one is disadvantaged by any changes to teaching arrangements.
"The University continues to work with national bodies, the campus trade unions and the SRC; we aim to keep any disruption to a minimum and will keep you updated throughout."
Firefighters
Scottish firefighters have voted decisively for strike action after a pay dispute. It will be the first UK-wide walk out by firefighters on wages in two decades.
Although no exact date has been set yet, reports suggest that it could result in the army being drafted in.
Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said: "Firefighters across the UK have spoken. The Fire Brigades Union has a decisive mandate for strike action.
"This is an overwhelming vote for strike action against an offer which would mean further significant cuts to real terms wages for firefighters and control room staff. They have already lost at least 12% of the value of their pay since 2010.
"This is an absolute last resort for our members. The responsibility for any disruption to services lies squarely with fire service employers and government ministers."
Teacher strikes
Teachers that are part of EIS, NASUWT and Association of Headteachers and Deputes (AHDS) unions have been striking since last month in a bid to fight for better pay. Staff have said that with the cost of living and increase in workload, it is becoming stressful and overwhelming.
January 16 saw teachers across Glasgow and East Lothian walk out meanwhile just a few days ago on Friday, February 2, teaching staff in South Lanarkshire and the Western Isles walked out as part of the ongoing dispute.
Today (Monday February 6) has now seen teaching staff in Inverclyde and Shetland walk out as the last day of the 16 days of action.
Two more Scotland-wide strikes involving all four unions are scheduled for the end of this month on February 28 and March 1, followed by another three weeks of rolling strikes.
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