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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

Nine out of 10 nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reject pay award

Nurses protesting in December 2022
Nurses in England staged several stoppages in late 2022 and early 2023 in pursuit of better pay. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock

Nine out of 10 nurses have rejected a 3.6% pay award for this year and warned they could strike later this year unless their salaries are improved.

In an indicative vote among members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 91% said the 3.6% rise was not enough. The turnout was 56%.

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