Pay dispute is resolved for security guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals

Security guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals have ended their long-running dispute after the union Unite secured a pay rise worth £3,000.

The more than 30 workers, who began a campaign of industrial action in January, secured an increase in their pay banding from three to four.

The uplift means that annual wages will increase by £3,000 over the next two-and-a-half years for security guards at the central London NHS trust.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “By standing up in their union, Guy’s and St Thomas’ security guards ensured the trust’s leadership increased their pay grades to the proper level.”

While the dispute over pay grades has ended, the security guards have a renewed mandate for industrial action due to unresolved issues around holiday allowances.

Mark Boothroyd, A&E nurse and Unite branch secretary at Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “Unite hopes the outstanding issues can be resolved through negotiations, but our members remain ready to take further strike action if needed.”

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital has been approached for a comment.

Pictured top: Staff engaged in industrial action at the hospital (Picture: Unite)