Nurses have voted to go on strike across the UK for the first time in the Royal College of Nursing’s history. The union announced on Wednesday that nurses at many hospitals and other places of NHS care would take industrial action in the run-up to Christmas over pay. The RCN has said nursing staff will continue to provide emergency care during the strikes.
The move comes after the government refused to increase its offer of at least a £1,400 pay rise to about 1 million people working in the health service in England. The offer represents a 4.5% to 5% rise, while inflation has soared to 10.1%.
