Resident physicians in England go on strike to demand higher wages | Video

London (UK), Dec 20 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Tolga Akmen) Resident doctors in England began a 72-hour strike on Wednesday to demand better pay, a move that could affect public health services in a period of great pressure for the sector.

The strike by residents, who represent almost half of the National Health Service (NHS) workforce, went ahead after talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government failed.

Following this 72-hour strike, the resident doctors are planning another strike starting on January 3, which will last six days, unless the parties reach an agreement on a pay rise.

According to negotiations, there was an offer of a 3% increase starting in January, which would have been added to the 9% raise they received in April, but it was rejected.

FOOTAGE OF RESIDENT DOCTORS FROM THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PICKETING IN FRONT OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITAL.

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Date: 20/12/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Health » Government health care
Health
Labour » Strike
Labour
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 86 seconds
Reference: 7001322569
Relevance: Normal