Serco workers to step up strike action at Great Western Hospital
They previously took action in September.
Strike action is to be stepped up by Serco workers at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital.
Caterers, housekeepers, security guards and porters will take further strike action in their ongoing dispute over pay, according to the Unison union.
Workers will begin their second 48-hour walkout at 7am today as they demand the same one-off payments already awarded to their NHS colleagues.
They previously took action in September.
UNISON South West regional organiser Tom Kennedy-Hughes said: “Serco’s refusal to honour the NHS pay deal is deeply unjust and has left hard-working hospital staff struggling to make ends meet.
“Serco posted profits of more than £249m in 2023, so there’s no justification for denying its employees the same financial recognition as NHS workers. Staff have been left with no choice but to strike to secure the fair pay they’re entitled to.
“It’s not too late for Serco to avoid further disruption. The company simply needs to treat its employees fairly.”
A Serco spokesperson previously told Greatest Hits Radio: “Serco has a great relationship with our colleagues and UNISON at Great Western Hospital and we are as disappointed as they are that our NHS funding application for the non-consolidated agenda for change bonus has not been successful.
"We will continue to work with Unison to find a mutually acceptable outcome to this issue.”