The strike action - the first in the NHS over pay for over 30 years - took place from 7am until 11am on Monday. This is being followed by four days ‘work to rule’, focused on workers taking their breaks.
Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Sutton and Cheam, Emily Brothers visited NHS workers on the picket line at St Helier Hospital this morning to offer her support.
“Nobody wants to strike, bringing disruption to important health services.
“Strike action is being managed responsibly with emergency and essential services being maintained, whilst hard pressed NHS workers make a justified stand," she said.
“The purpose of the Pay Review Body is to set wages.
“I think a 1% increase is very short of what NHS workers deserve. The cost of living has got more difficult for hardworking families, especially for those working in the NHS and other vital services."
Our picture shows Emily Brothers and striking midwives.