Ambulance workers across Lincolnshire and Newark will strike just before Christmas

The dispute is over pay

Author: Andy MarshPublished 6th Dec 2022

Ambulance workers across Lincolnshire and Newark will join thousands of their colleagues around the country in strike action later this month.

It's in a row over pay.

The GMB Union has announced staff will walkout on the 21st and 28th December.

East Midlands Ambulance Service is one of those who will be taking part in the dispute.

Other NHS staff may also be involved.

The strike will happen a day after members of the Royal College of Nursing stage their second walkout, also over pay.

The GMB, Unison and Unite are co-ordinating industrial action across England and Wales after accusing the Government of ignoring pleas for a decent wage rise.

The GMB said more than 10,000 ambulance workers across nine trusts in England and Wales will strike.

Paramedics, Emergency Care Assistants, call handlers and other staff will also walk out on December 28.

East Midlands Ambulance Service covers the whole of central Lincolnshire, North and North East Lincolnshire and also Nottinghamshire which includes Newark.