Resident Doctors Vote For Strike Action In England

Resident Doctors Vote For Strike Action In England
Resident Doctors Vote For Strike Action In England
Resident doctors in England have voted in favor of strike action due to a long-running pay dispute.

Gatekeepers Newreports that despite a 5.4% pay rise this financial year and a 28.9% increase over the last three years, the British Medical Association (BMA) claims wages are still 20% lower in real terms than in 2008.

“We can’t be more generous than we already have,” a government spokesperson said, refusing to reopen pay negotiations. However, BMA’s co-chairs Ross Nieuwoudt and Melissa Ryan are seeking fresh talks to avert a walkout. “Our pay may have declined but our will to fight remains strong,” they said. “All we need is a credible pay offer and nobody need strike.”

The union now has a mandate for possible industrial action until January 2026. Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, warned that strikes could jeopardize efforts to cut waiting lists in England.