Industrial action by consultants to begin on 25 November. Only emergency cover to be provided. Three-quarters of consultants voted for strike action. Strike could be avoided if health secretary committed to formal negotiations.
Government is failing to recognise this. Ignoring our concerns about consultants’ wellbeing and workload. Government is also telling consultants to deserve another pay cut. Strike has now run out and we are forced to announce strikes.
Government has four weeks to avoid action taking place. Secretary of state will hear on areas that we can work together to prevent strikes.
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