Wednesday 24 September 2014

NHS faces week of industrial action by up to 500,000 staff

NHS faces week of industrial action by up to 500,000 staff Unions set to announce four-hour strike and other actions amid anger over Jeremy Hunts denial of 1% pay rise

The NHS is to be hit by strike action over pay for the first time in 32 years amid staff anger at being denied a 1% salary rise by the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt.

Up to nine unions representing around 500,000 NHS personnel, including nurses and midwives, are set to take part in coordinated action next month intended to force Hunt into a U-turn on a policy that has led to a widespread feeling of betrayal. Continue reading... The Guardian

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