Sharjah24 - Reuters: As workers in Britain struggle with double-digit inflation and turn to strike action to seek better pay and working conditions, there will be significant industrial disruption leading up to the Christmas break and into January.

Below are some of the industries in which labour unions have undertaken or threatened strikes:

Large sections of Britain's rail network have been repeatedly brought to a standstill over recent months.

Tens of thousands of railway workers will stage further strikes before and after Christmas in a dispute over pay and conditions. Commuters are bracing for severe travel disruption over the festive period.

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) said more than 40,000 rail workers will walkout on Dec. 13-14, 16-17, Jan. 3-4 and 6-7 after failing to reach agreement with train operators.

Members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) will also carry out industrial action at 11 train operating companies on Nov. 26 after a pay deal could not be reached.

Train drivers working for London Overground have suspended strike action planned for Nov. 26 following a pay offer made to ASLEF members which will now be voted on.