NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute

What happened: NHS supply lorry drivers employed by GXO will stage five walkouts from October 13 to November 12 after Unite members rejected a 4% pay offer. Key numbers: 4% pay offer rejected. Five walkouts: October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, November 3-5 and 10-12. Depots in Tyne and Wear, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Kent, Warwickshire and Suffolk. Why it matters: Unite said strike action can still be avoided with an acceptable deal. NHS Supply Chain and GXO said robust contingency plans are in place to minimise disruption to hospital deliveries.

NHS supply lorry drivers employed by GXO will stage five walkouts from October 13 to November 12 after Unite members rejected a 4% pay offer.

Unite said strike action can still be avoided with an acceptable deal. NHS Supply Chain and GXO said robust contingency plans are in place to minimise disruption to hospital deliveries.