Leeds NHS theatre assistants strike for 48 hours over back pay

Last Updated: 18 December 2025, 07:29

Minor Healthcare (NHS operating theatres)

UNISON members working as theatre assistants across Leeds Teaching Hospitals are staging a 48‑hour walkout over regrading and back pay, after a 100% Yes ballot. The trust warns services will be under additional pressure alongside resident doctor action.

This alert was originally created on 18 December 2025.

Public Impact

🏥 Hospitals

Effective Dates

Thursday, 18 Dec 2025
Friday, 19 Dec 2025

Organizer

UNISON

Affected Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Sources

https://yorks.unison.org.uk/2025/12/15/hospital-staff-in-leeds-to-strike-this-week-in-back-pay-row
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/get-the-help-you-need-during-strike-action-this-week

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