There are fears that strike action across the public sector could create a “perfect storm” in Dumfries and Galloway.
Teachers and ambulance workers are both set to stage one-day walkouts later this month.
And members of the Royal College of Nursing have also voted for action after rejecting a pay offer from the Scottish Government.
There are also plans for more rail and postal strikes in the coming weeks.
South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth said: “Strike action is always a last resort for workers, and it is proof how stretched our amazing public sector staff are feeling that so many are planning to down tools.
“The cost of living crisis, following on from the years of misery during the pandemic, have brought many of our public services to their knees and it’s time our governments paid attention.
“I have stood on many picket lines in solidarity with workers these past couple of months and I will continue to fully support those who feel they must go on strike.
“We must stand up for public services and I would urge both governments to take on board what the unions are telling them and start paying people a decent wage.
“But these disputes go beyond pay.
“There is real frustration that the disputes weren’t resolved by the government months ago and anger at the way our health service and schools are being run. Unless the government intervenes now to broker deals, then our region will face a perfect storm of strikes over the winter and this is something everyone wants to avoid.”
Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and his Welsh counterpart have written to UK Health Secretary asking for more funding after warning there is no more money available for pay deals.
He told BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show he did not think that strikes were inevitable.
He said: “Recovery will take time.
“We are putting money into record staffing and record investment in our health service.”
The Deputy First Minister has also warned the current offer is “all the government could afford to put on the table”.
