Strikes in the UK fell to their lowest number in more than two years, according to Bloomberg.
In April, the number of work days lost through strikes fell to 17,000, bringing it to the lowest level since February 2022.
Walkouts across industries soared during the cost-of-living crisis, with high inflation leading to a peak of more than 800,000 days lost at the end of 2022.
Rail, postal and NHS workers all underwent industrial action for better pay over the last few years.
A slowdown in the number of strikes may be short-lived, however, as junior doctors look to stage a walkout and several unions threaten industrial action no matter the outcome of the election.
UK strikes ease to lowest in 2 years ahead of election https://t.co/jEIrlSQVDj via @tomelleryrees pic.twitter.com/FpiWjEFANQ
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