A national strike by APEX union Medical Imaging Technicians is planned to begin at 7am this Monday 26 August and end at 7am on Tuesday 27 August.
The 24-hour strike involves a full withdrawal of labour at Starship Hospital, Auckland City Hospital, and Greenlane Clinical Centre. During the strike non-essential imaging services (e.g. x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and angiograms) will not be available. The strike does not affect our ultrasound services.
Patient safety is our priority. Plans are in place to ensure that we continue to operate essential services such as emergency departments, emergency surgery, intensive care units, and maternity care throughout the strike.
What you need to know:
- A strike by APEX union Medical Imaging Technicians will begin at 7am this Monday 26 August and end at 7am on Tuesday 27 August.
- During the strike period, non-essential imaging services (e.g. x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and angiograms) will not be available.
- Ultrasound services will operate as usual so maternity and birthing services are not likely to be impacted.
- Plans are in place to ensure imaging services are available to support our emergency departments, emergency surgery, intensive care units, maternity services and other essential services.
- If you are a patient, please come to your scheduled appointment UNLESS we have contacted you directly to say their appointment is being rescheduled.
- If you need medical treatment during the strike do not delay seeking help. If it is an emergency call 111 immediately or come to our emergency departments.
We respect our Medical Imaging Technicians’ right to strike and know the decision whether to strike or whether to work is a very difficult decision to make.