Senior doctors in England to strike for two days in November
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:37 · Archive
English consultant doctors will strike on 25 and 26 November over pay and pensions disputes.
Senior doctors in England will strike on 25 and 26 November in a dispute over pay and pensions. The walkout begins at 6.59am on Wednesday, November 25, with consultants providing emergency cover only. A British Medical Association ballot showed 76% of participating consultants voted in favour of industrial action after 18 months without formal negotiations.
The BMA said strikes would take the form of 'Christmas Day' cover, with consultants providing safe emergency and immediately life-saving care, meaning no patients will be harmed. The union added: 'If the Government chooses to act, by formally negotiating with us with a mandate that can lead to a credible offer across our range of demands, then industrial action can and will be stood down.'
Consultants were given a 3.5% pay increase this year. Basic pay for consultants starts at £113,500, rising to £150,500 for the most experienced, though average earnings exceed £150,000 when extra payments are included. Health Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government had been in 'constructive discussions' with the BMA, calling the strike announcement 'disappointing'.
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- Senior doctors in England to strike for 2 days - what does it mean for patients?The British Medical Association has announced a two-day strike action for November for senior doctors in EnglandOxford Mail · 26 Oct, 12:54
- Senior doctors in England to strike for 2 days - what does it mean for patients?The British Medical Association has announced a two-day strike action for November for senior doctors in EnglandOxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 12:54
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