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Unite drivers strike NHS supply lorries over rejected pay offer

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Unite announced NHS supply lorry drivers will strike five periods from Oct 13-15 through Nov 10-12.
GXO drivers rejected the company's 4% pay offer for the NHS supply chain contract.
Unite regional officer Phil Silkstone said a deal could still avoid strike action.
Contingency plans aim to limit disruption at depots in Derbyshire, Somerset, West Yorkshire, Kent, Warwickshire, Suffolk and Tyne and Wear.

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Unite announced NHS supply lorry drivers will strike five periods from Oct 13-15 through Nov 10-12.
GXO drivers rejected the company's 4% pay offer for the NHS supply chain contract.
Unite regional officer Phil Silkstone said a deal could still avoid strike action.
Contingency plans aim to limit disruption at depots in Derbyshire, Somerset, West Yorkshire, Kent, Warwickshire, Suffolk and Tyne and Wear.