Ambulance workers strike in Waterloo

The transcript discusses the positive morale and significant membership growth within the London Ambulance branch of Unison due to ongoing strikes. It highlights the call for meaningful negotiations with union leaders, emphasizing that the demands are not greedy but necessary. The speaker shares personal financial struggles, relying on overtime to pay bills, and notes the public's supportive response to the strike, with many showing solidarity.

What has been the impact of the strike on the London Ambulance branch's membership?

• Membership has slightly decreased.

• Membership has increased by over 1000 new members.

• Membership has remained the same.

• Membership has decreased significantly.

What is the main request from the union leaders in the second section?

• To increase the number of strikes.

• To set a specific pay demand.

• To have meaningful negotiations with the authorities.

• To reduce the working hours of paramedics.

How long has the narrator been a paramedic?

• 26 years

• 30 years

• 23 years

• 15 years

What financial challenge is mentioned by the paramedic in the third section?

• Increased taxes on paramedic salaries.

• Inability to afford basic necessities.

• Lack of funds for children's education.

• Reliance on overtime to pay bills.

How do the public show their support for the strike?

• By donating money to the cause.

• By joining the picket line.

• By writing letters to the government.

• By tooting their horns and clapping.