Becoming a parent is life-changing, but the UK is failing families.

That's why parents across the country are coming together to call for proper paternity leave and real flexible working rights.

The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe: just two weeks, paid at less than half the minimum wage. Too many parents are still denied the flexibility they need to balance work and childcare, while many families are worse off on two incomes than previous generations were on one.

Join The Parent Strike.

In Scotland, there are two family-friendly rallies taking place:

📍 Edinburgh: Outside the Scottish Parliament
📍 Glasgow: Wellington Statue
🕙 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Find your nearest strike below, events are taking place across the UK:

Can't make it? Take action from home.

📱 Share on social media:

Share the Parent Strike message and help spread the word about why families are calling for change.

✉️ Write to your MP and MSP:

Email your local MP and MSP to let them know that you want to see proper paternity leave and flexible working rights.

Don't worry about getting the wording perfect, just tell them why this matters to you and what you want to see change.

Find your local MP and MSP below and get in touch:

Every message helps show that families want change.