England Resident Doctors Call Off 4-Day Strike After New Pay Offer
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 13
England Resident Doctors Call Off 4-Day Strike After New Pay Offer
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 13
Summary
June 15-19 strike action in England was suspended after the government made a last-minute offer, with resident doctors now voting on proposals covering jobs, pay and progression.
The cancelled walkout would have been the 16th in the long-running dispute, and BMA resident doctors committee chair Jack Fletcher said ministers had shifted position only at the last moment.
33% pay rises over the past four years, including 3.5% this year, have lifted starting salaries to just over £40,000 and senior resident doctors' basic pay to £76,500.
The BMA still argues resident doctors are paid about 20% less in real terms than in 2008, leaving the broader pay dispute unresolved pending the membership vote.