NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute
Summary
Lorry drivers working for GXO, which delivers medical supplies to the NHS in England, will hold several strikes in October and November over pay disputes. The drivers rejected a 4% pay offer and plan multiple walkouts at different locations.Key Facts
- GXO drivers deliver NHS supplies like bandages, gloves, and needles to hospitals in England.
- The strikes will take place in October and November on several dates: October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and November 3-5 and 10-12.
- Drivers in areas including Tyne and Wear, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Kent, Warwickshire, and Suffolk will strike.
- The drivers, represented by Unite union, rejected a 4% pay raise offer from GXO.
- GXO runs the NHS supply contract and is owned by NHS England.
- Both GXO and NHS Supply Chain said they have plans to reduce disruption during strikes.
- The union said GXO’s 4% offer was not reasonable.
- Strikes will affect depots in Alfreton, Bridgwater, Normanton, Maidstone, Rugby, Bury St Edmunds, and Washington.
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