Publish date: 3 February 2023
On 6 and 7 February 2023 several trade unions will take part in industrial action that will affect our staff directly, or the staff in neighbouring organisations. Below is a summary of the upcoming action:
Date |
Time |
Union |
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Monday, 6 February 2023 |
00:01 to 23:59 |
Mersey Care GMB Members |
|
08:00 to 20:00 |
RCN Members (Mersey Care staff are not part of this strike) |
|
|
08:00 to 20:00 |
NWAS (RCN Members) |
|
|
00:01 to 23:59 |
NWAS (Unite & GMB Members) |
|
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Tuesday, 7 February 2023 |
08:00 to 20:00 |
RCN Members (Mersey Care staff are not part of this strike) |
|
08:00 to 20:00 |
NWAS (RCN Members) |
- 6 February: GMB (00.01 to 23.59 hours) our GMB colleagues have formally confirmed that Mersey Care members will take strike action and derogations are agreed.
- 6 February: NWAS, (GMB and Unite - 08.00 to 20.00 hours) Mersey Care staff are not part of this strike. Our clinical cell will be available to support managing our patients during this period of industrial action. Our escalation flow chart and supporting information is available on YourSpace. Our guidance around inpatient falls prevention is available here.
- 6 and 7 February: The Royal College of Nursing (08.00 to 20.00 hours) Mersey Care staff are not part of this action. We may however see increased demand in our services because of the strikes in neighbouring organisations.
We have updated our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) available on YourSpace, these will continue to be updated as and when we receive more information.
Regarding the GMB strike that affects the staff at Mersey Care directly on the 6, Mersey Care recognises the legal mandate of GMB members to withdraw their labour and take strike action. We have worked with GMB to agree derogations.
A derogation is when an individual or service is granted an exemption from taking part in strike action.
Derogations have been agreed for 6 February 2023, GMB members can still choose to take industrial action. The agreed derogations for 6 February are as follows:
- Night time shifts on 5 into 6 and 6 into 7 February for the Whalley Site, Rowan View, Clock View and Windsor House
- Day shift on 6 February at Clock View and Windsor House.
Those on the picket line will understand that some colleagues need to work as normal and in doing so are supporting an effective strike. There are no issues with any colleague crossing a picket line if they are going into their workplace to provide essential patient care.
Although not confirmed as yet, we understand that picket lines will be in place at the Whalley and Clock View Hospital sites.
As always, thank you for your continued support, cooperation, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.