A FURTHER day of industrial action by GMB paramedics is to take place tomorrow (June 29).

It is the second day of action by the union following the two hour strikes on Monday, June 18.

North West Ambulance Service Trust (NWAS) has been informed that paramedics who are members of the GMB Union, and have been prior to August 2016, will take action at the start of their shift, for six hours, if their shift starts between 6am and noon.

There are around 50 GMB paramedics from throughout the north west that are rostered on shift during that time and are therefore eligible to take action.

The previous day of action saw 60 staff withdraw their services.

Paramedics who are not members of GMB will be on working as normal.

The strike is in relation to a long-running pay dispute.

GMB said their calls for an external evaluation of pay were refused by NWAS.

But Michael Forrest, deputy chief executive for NWAS, said: "The trust is extremely disappointed with the actions proposed by GMB and believes it has worked closely with them to try and work through the issues which formed the basis of the ballot. Talks are ongoing and we will be doing all we can to minimise any impact on the public."