Northern Ireland hospital doctors to strike in November
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will stage two separate 24-hour strikes in November over pay.
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will stage two 24-hour strikes in November as a long-running pay dispute continues. Resident doctors will strike from 07:00 on 20 November until 07:00 on 21 November. Consultants and specialist, associate specialist and speciality grade doctors will take action from 07:00 on 23 November until 07:00 on 24 November.
The strikes will provide Christmas Day cover, meaning most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain available. This is the third round of strike action by hospital doctors; they previously took action in June.
The British Medical Association says doctors' pay has fallen by over 26 per cent in real terms over the past 18 years due to below-inflation pay awards. Dr Clodagh Corrigan, chair of the BMA's Northern Ireland SAS committee, said the union needs 'a credible offer from government that makes meaningful progress towards full pay restoration' to avoid further action. The BMA has warned it is prepared to escalate strike action if progress is not made. The Royal College of Nursing is also balloting its members on potential strike action.
How it is being reported
- Everything you need to know as Northern Ireland hospital doctors confirm new strike datesThe doctors will stage two separate 24-hour strikes in November.Belfast Live · 15 Oct, 17:36
- Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continuesThe British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.BBC Northern Ireland · 15 Oct, 12:02
In this story: British Medical Association · Northern Ireland · Robbie Butler · Royal College of Nursing · Dr Clodagh Corrigan
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