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@marlenecooke.bsky.social
Bluesky account highlighting the current Strike Action at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Underpaid Phlebotomists Unite 💪🏻
Underpaid Phlebotomists Unite 💪🏻
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@marlenecooke.bsky.social
· Jul 31
Fair pay for phlebotomists - UNISON South West
For years, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been paying phlebotomists Band 2 wages for Band 3 work.
southwest.unison.org.uk
Taking strike action for a prolonged period of time is financially taxing.
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
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BREAKING 🚨| We've just sent the first £400 from our I GIVE A PHLEB pin badges, in support of striking @unison.org.uk Gloucester Phlebotomists.
£1 a badge, every penny to the strike fund.
🎯Target is 1,000.
236 days of strike action, get yours here: bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBb...
£1 a badge, every penny to the strike fund.
🎯Target is 1,000.
236 days of strike action, get yours here: bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBb...
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
BREAKING 🚨| We've just sent the first £400 from our I GIVE A PHLEB pin badges, in support of striking @unison.org.uk Gloucester Phlebotomists.
£1 a badge, every penny to the strike fund.
🎯Target is 1,000.
236 days of strike action, get yours here: bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBb...
£1 a badge, every penny to the strike fund.
🎯Target is 1,000.
236 days of strike action, get yours here: bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBb...
Join me at Solidarity Rally with Gloucestershire Phlebotomists www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
Solidarity Rally with Gloucestershire Phlebotomists
We’re the phlebotomists who take blood from patients at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals. We’re on the longest running strike in NHS history fighting for fair pay and respect.
We’ve been ignored, u...
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join me at Solidarity Rally with Gloucestershire Phlebotomists www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
Yesterday, on Strike Day 222, we had some lovely visitors to the picket line 😊 Everyone is always welcome!
Longest #Strike in the NHS to date.
Isn't that sad?
Longest #Strike in the NHS to date.
Isn't that sad?
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Yesterday, on Strike Day 222, we had some lovely visitors to the picket line 😊 Everyone is always welcome!
Longest #Strike in the NHS to date.
Isn't that sad?
Longest #Strike in the NHS to date.
Isn't that sad?
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Longest strike in NHS history 🪧
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
October 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Longest strike in NHS history 🪧
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
Today is Strike Day nr 128.
This article will help you understand what we're up against at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust.
Please share 🌷🫶🏻
#StrikeAction #Union #NHS
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This article will help you understand what we're up against at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust.
Please share 🌷🫶🏻
#StrikeAction #Union #NHS
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS spent '£100k' in legal battle after ex-boss subjected to 'brutal bullying' - BBC News
The judge described health chiefs' actions as "misguided, brutal and bullying".
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today is Strike Day nr 128.
This article will help you understand what we're up against at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust.
Please share 🌷🫶🏻
#StrikeAction #Union #NHS
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This article will help you understand what we're up against at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust.
Please share 🌷🫶🏻
#StrikeAction #Union #NHS
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Taking strike action for a prolonged period of time is financially taxing.
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
Fair pay for phlebotomists - UNISON South West
For years, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been paying phlebotomists Band 2 wages for Band 3 work.
southwest.unison.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Taking strike action for a prolonged period of time is financially taxing.
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
If you want to show your support, click the link below and make a donation to our strike fund 🫶🏻
southwest.unison.org.uk/campaigns/fa...
A valuable lesson from the picket line: If workers are out on the streets, demanding x, y, z - you can be sure that there's a very VALID reason.
The Phlebotomists of Gloucestershire Hospitals had their 127th day of strike action today.
We don't do this for a laugh.
The Phlebotomists of Gloucestershire Hospitals had their 127th day of strike action today.
We don't do this for a laugh.
Nurses have voted to reject their NHS pay deal in a move that could lead to more strike action.
Nurses reject NHS pay deal - and could join resident doctors on picket line
www.mirror.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A valuable lesson from the picket line: If workers are out on the streets, demanding x, y, z - you can be sure that there's a very VALID reason.
The Phlebotomists of Gloucestershire Hospitals had their 127th day of strike action today.
We don't do this for a laugh.
The Phlebotomists of Gloucestershire Hospitals had their 127th day of strike action today.
We don't do this for a laugh.
127 days of Strike Action today by the Phlebotomists of @gloshospitals.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
127 days of Strike Action today by the Phlebotomists of @gloshospitals.bsky.social
So proud to be part of this excellent coagulation (group of Phlebotomists).
magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/07/30/w...
magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/07/30/w...
We won’t strike in vein - Magazine
On 4 July, Phlebotomists in Gloucester passed 100 days on the picket line
magazine.unison.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
So proud to be part of this excellent coagulation (group of Phlebotomists).
magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/07/30/w...
magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/07/30/w...
We stand with Mark Hemphill, the man that single-handedly exposed the true face of our CEO Kevin McNamara.
Today is day 126 of the Phlebotomists Strike at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
#United #NHS #StrikeAction
#Gloucester #Cheltenham
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Today is day 126 of the Phlebotomists Strike at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
#United #NHS #StrikeAction
#Gloucester #Cheltenham
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ex-NHS manager in Swindon awarded £24,000 for unfair dismissal - BBC News
Mark Hemphill had been struggling with responsibilities that were not outlined in his contract.
www.bbc.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We stand with Mark Hemphill, the man that single-handedly exposed the true face of our CEO Kevin McNamara.
Today is day 126 of the Phlebotomists Strike at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
#United #NHS #StrikeAction
#Gloucester #Cheltenham
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Today is day 126 of the Phlebotomists Strike at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
#United #NHS #StrikeAction
#Gloucester #Cheltenham
www.bbc.com/news/article...
It's official!
Kevin McNamara is a bully.
Lets highlight this now!
The striking phlebotomists won't give up 💪🏻
@unison.org.uk @unisonsw.bsky.social
#stopbullying
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Kevin McNamara is a bully.
Lets highlight this now!
The striking phlebotomists won't give up 💪🏻
@unison.org.uk @unisonsw.bsky.social
#stopbullying
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
NHS worker 'who stood up to bullies' is 'delighted' with latest tribunal victory
'I was always taught to stand up to bullies and feel proud I stayed the course and won, perhaps in some way, on behalf of other NHS staff less capable of standing up to this kind of behaviour'
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's official!
Kevin McNamara is a bully.
Lets highlight this now!
The striking phlebotomists won't give up 💪🏻
@unison.org.uk @unisonsw.bsky.social
#stopbullying
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Kevin McNamara is a bully.
Lets highlight this now!
The striking phlebotomists won't give up 💪🏻
@unison.org.uk @unisonsw.bsky.social
#stopbullying
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
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UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Gloucestershire Hospitals Phlebotomists Industrial Action Update
Total Weeks of Industrial Action: 11
Meetings with Senior Management : 1
Result : 0
#FairPay #Gloucester #Cheltenham #NHS
Total Weeks of Industrial Action: 11
Meetings with Senior Management : 1
Result : 0
#FairPay #Gloucester #Cheltenham #NHS
May 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Gloucestershire Hospitals Phlebotomists Industrial Action Update
Total Weeks of Industrial Action: 11
Meetings with Senior Management : 1
Result : 0
#FairPay #Gloucester #Cheltenham #NHS
Total Weeks of Industrial Action: 11
Meetings with Senior Management : 1
Result : 0
#FairPay #Gloucester #Cheltenham #NHS
Make this make sense ...
Phlebotomists are non-medical staff!? Pardon?
This comes from a link shared to the public regarding our current #Strike Action at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
Phlebotomists are non-medical staff!? Pardon?
This comes from a link shared to the public regarding our current #Strike Action at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
April 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Make this make sense ...
Phlebotomists are non-medical staff!? Pardon?
This comes from a link shared to the public regarding our current #Strike Action at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
Phlebotomists are non-medical staff!? Pardon?
This comes from a link shared to the public regarding our current #Strike Action at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
April 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This would go well with our "phlebotomists"-burgundy uniform trousers! #NHS #IndustrialAction
April 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This would go well with our "phlebotomists"-burgundy uniform trousers! #NHS #IndustrialAction
"We are treated like we don't exist - we want recognition. Nobody goes into this job for the money, but we have to pay the bills and we can't do that now."
📢 Pay us what we're worth, or we won't go to work! #strike
📢 Pay us what we're worth, or we won't go to work! #strike
April 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
"We are treated like we don't exist - we want recognition. Nobody goes into this job for the money, but we have to pay the bills and we can't do that now."
📢 Pay us what we're worth, or we won't go to work! #strike
📢 Pay us what we're worth, or we won't go to work! #strike
Apparently our CEO isn't too fond of our flyers 🤔
Take a look at it, will you?
Take a look at it, will you?
April 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Apparently our CEO isn't too fond of our flyers 🤔
Take a look at it, will you?
Take a look at it, will you?
Other highlights from the picket line; our dear colleague surprised us all with home-made Biryani 🫶🏻
Sadly have no pictures as it was immediately devoured 🙃
#phlebotomy #strike
Sadly have no pictures as it was immediately devoured 🙃
#phlebotomy #strike
April 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Other highlights from the picket line; our dear colleague surprised us all with home-made Biryani 🫶🏻
Sadly have no pictures as it was immediately devoured 🙃
#phlebotomy #strike
Sadly have no pictures as it was immediately devoured 🙃
#phlebotomy #strike
Day 17 of Strike Action :
We got word from our @unisonsw.bsky.social Rep that a Gloucester District Unite branch has donated a whopping £3000 to support our #strike 🥳
#IndustrialAction @gloshospitals.bsky.social
We got word from our @unisonsw.bsky.social Rep that a Gloucester District Unite branch has donated a whopping £3000 to support our #strike 🥳
#IndustrialAction @gloshospitals.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Day 17 of Strike Action :
We got word from our @unisonsw.bsky.social Rep that a Gloucester District Unite branch has donated a whopping £3000 to support our #strike 🥳
#IndustrialAction @gloshospitals.bsky.social
We got word from our @unisonsw.bsky.social Rep that a Gloucester District Unite branch has donated a whopping £3000 to support our #strike 🥳
#IndustrialAction @gloshospitals.bsky.social
Reposted by Needle Picket 💉
🚨 BREAKING: Resident doctors in England have re-entered a pay dispute with the Government.
Why? Because progress is being stonewalled by the continued delay in the publication of the DDRB's pay recommendations.
Trust must be rebuilt. Publish the DDRB now
bma.org.uk/residentspay
Why? Because progress is being stonewalled by the continued delay in the publication of the DDRB's pay recommendations.
Trust must be rebuilt. Publish the DDRB now
bma.org.uk/residentspay
April 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Resident doctors in England have re-entered a pay dispute with the Government.
Why? Because progress is being stonewalled by the continued delay in the publication of the DDRB's pay recommendations.
Trust must be rebuilt. Publish the DDRB now
bma.org.uk/residentspay
Why? Because progress is being stonewalled by the continued delay in the publication of the DDRB's pay recommendations.
Trust must be rebuilt. Publish the DDRB now
bma.org.uk/residentspay
Day 16 of Strike Action :
A lovely colleague from ENT brought snacks to our picket line @gloshospitals.bsky.social! 🫶🏻
We certainly feel the love. #Phlebotomy #Rebanding
A lovely colleague from ENT brought snacks to our picket line @gloshospitals.bsky.social! 🫶🏻
We certainly feel the love. #Phlebotomy #Rebanding
April 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Day 16 of Strike Action :
A lovely colleague from ENT brought snacks to our picket line @gloshospitals.bsky.social! 🫶🏻
We certainly feel the love. #Phlebotomy #Rebanding
A lovely colleague from ENT brought snacks to our picket line @gloshospitals.bsky.social! 🫶🏻
We certainly feel the love. #Phlebotomy #Rebanding
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Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
April 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
I need ideas for fun activities we can do in the picket lines together!
Next week we're looking at bad weather, so we need to keep morale up!!!
Any ideas guys? 🤔
#Phlebotomist #StrikeAction
Next week we're looking at bad weather, so we need to keep morale up!!!
Any ideas guys? 🤔
#Phlebotomist #StrikeAction
April 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I need ideas for fun activities we can do in the picket lines together!
Next week we're looking at bad weather, so we need to keep morale up!!!
Any ideas guys? 🤔
#Phlebotomist #StrikeAction
Next week we're looking at bad weather, so we need to keep morale up!!!
Any ideas guys? 🤔
#Phlebotomist #StrikeAction