NHS Supply Lorry Drivers to Strike in Pay Dispute

NHS supply lorry drivers in England are set to stage a series of walkouts in October and November over pay disputes.

Drivers employed by GXO, which runs the NHS supply chain contract for Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL), have rejected a 4% pay offer from the company.

The union members voted in favour of industrial action, with strikes planned for October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and November 3-5 and 10-12.

Unite regional officer Phil Silkstone described the drivers as 'dedicated workers' and said GXO had refused to put forward a reasonable offer.

NHS Supply Chain and GXO said they were aware of the union members' decision and believed the 4% pay offer was fair.

A spokesperson for GXO stated that patient care remained of paramount importance, and they remained focused on providing a safe and effective operation throughout this period.

Depots where strike action is due to take place are in Alfreton in Derbyshire, Bridgwater in Somerset, Normanton in West Yorkshire, Maidstone in Kent, Rugby in Warwickshire, Bury St Edmonds in Suffolk and Washington in Tyne and Wear.

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