Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.

Unison boss supports striking phlebotomists

By Liz Wells 23 July 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined on the picket line by Unison general secretary Christina McAnea as they fight for fair pay.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists urge chief executive to meet them face to face

By Liz Wells 04 June 2025

Striking phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have written to chief executive Kevin McNamara to call for direct face-to-face talks to resolve their ongoing pay dispute.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists to take two more weeks of action

By Liz Wells 16 May 2025

Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are to hold a further two weeks of industrial action in the dispute over pay.

Gloucestershire NHS staff escalate strike action in pay dispute

By Liz Wells 11 April 2025

Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have escalated strike action in a long-running dispute over pay and grading.

Staff at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Specialist healthcare workers at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals are escalating strike action in their campaign for fair pay.

Staff at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals start three-day strike over pay

By Liz Wells 18 March 2025

Phlebotomists at hospitals in Gloucester and Cheltenham are set to begin a 72-hour strike over 'unfair pay and grading'.

Staff at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals set for 72-hour strike over pay

By Liz Wells 05 March 2025

Phlebotomists at hospitals in Gloucester and Cheltenham are to take three days of strike action later this month over ‘unfair pay and grading’.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists to vote on strike action over pay dispute

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

Phlebotomists at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals are to vote on strike action over unfair pay and grading, says Unison.

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