The union representing thousands of East Midlands Ambulance Service workers has called off its second day of strikes. GMB union members across Nottinghamshire were planning to again take industrial action on Wednesday, December 28 in a dispute with the government over pay.
It has now been called off, but a coordinated national walkout is due to take place alongside the Unite and Unison unions on January 11. The GMB said there was “incredible” support during industrial action on Wednesday, December 21.
A spokesman said: “The NHS is on its knees and the public are suffering every day because the Government has failed to properly resource and plan for our health service. Nowhere is this clearer than in the appalling delays experienced in getting an ambulance and then getting into A&E.
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“Solving such problems starts with getting enough people to work in the NHS. Unless the Government starts to talk pay now, the problems will get worse with every passing day.” Rachel Harrison, GMB national secretary added: “We are overwhelmed by Wednesday’s amazing public support for our paramedics and ambulance staff.
“People across the country have been wonderful in backing us and we care so much about them too. That’s why we are suspending the proposed GMB industrial action on December 28. We know the public will appreciate being able to enjoy Christmas without any additional anxiety. They support us and we support them.”
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