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Busmen have decided to go on strike next week. The strike is due to begin on Tuesday. No one knows how long it will last. The busmen have stated that the strike will continue until general agreement is reached about pay and working conditions.
go on strike =be on strike
due to是副词，表原因 ,用来引导状语。
Due to your carelessness, it doesn't work now.
It doesn't work due to your carelessness.
He was late due to the very heavy traffic. 由于交通拥挤他迟到了。
state表明，宣称
state claim announce declare区别
state 是一般的陈述，说明的意思
claim 是声明的意思 比前者更有强调的意思
announce 通知的意思
declare 也是声明的意思 但比较正式
arrive at(come to )agreement达成协议
in agreement with 与~一致；按照；符合
make an agreement with 与~达成协议
