Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Summary
Resident doctors in England have stopped planned strikes after the government made a new offer. The British Medical Association will now ask its members to vote on this offer, which includes changes to pay, jobs, and career progression.Key Facts
- Resident doctors had planned to strike from June 15 to June 19.
- The strike was part of a long dispute over pay, being the 16th planned strike.
- The government made a last-minute offer that led to the strike being cancelled.
- The new offer includes changes to pay, job numbers, and career progression.
- Resident doctors have had pay raises totaling 33% over the last four years.
- Starting pay for resident doctors is now just over £40,000 per year.
- Senior resident doctors can earn £76,500 plus extra pay for night shifts and extra hours.
- The British Medical Association says resident doctors still earn 20% less than in 2008 when inflation is considered.
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