Resident doctors vote to go on strike in England as hospitals battle flu wave
Summary
Resident doctors in England plan to strike for five days. The strike comes despite a government offer that didn't include a pay raise, which they demand. The strike may affect hospital services as they deal with an influx of flu cases.Key Facts
- Resident doctors in England have voted to go on strike for five days.
- The strike is set to start at 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
- A vote showed that 83% of doctors supported the strike.
- The British Medical Association held an online poll about the strike.
- The government’s recent offer included more training posts but no pay raise.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting will not negotiate pay as doctors got a 30% raise over three years.
- The union states doctors' pay is 20% lower than in 2008 after adjusting for inflation.
- This will be the 14th strike in this ongoing dispute that started in March 2023.
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