Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales are taking part in industrial action again today, Wednesday, January 11, in a dispute over pay and working conditions. Staff who are part of the GMB union have walked out for the second time, after the first strike in December.
Further strikes by ambulance workers part of a different union, Unite, is also planned for later in January with around another 1,000 members affected. These will be two 24-hour strikes and are planned for January 19 and 23. You can read more about these here.
The strike is expected to have a significant impact on services with Welsh Ambulance Service warning that only life-threatening calls for ambulances are likely to get a response on Wednesday. People are being advised to only call 999 if they are seriously ill or injured and there is a risk to life with calls also expected to see major delays and wait times.
