Wolffkran UK tower crane operators to stage fortnightly 24-hour strikes over pay

Nearly 100 Wolffkran tower crane operators across the UK will hold recurring 24-hour strikes after rejecting pay offers and opposing reduced standby payments. The Unite-organised action began in late January and is set to continue on a fortnightly schedule, affecting cranes on dozens of construction sites nationwide.

This alert was originally created on 1 February 2026.