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Nursing strikes still planned to go ahead after government talks fail

RCN general secretary Pat Cullen blames Health Secretary Steve Barclay's 'belligerence'

Wales Online

Nurses slam Government for refusing to take steps to avert strike action

The Royal College of Nursing said the Tories would not discuss pay as RCN chief Pat Cullen said after last night’s discussion with Health Secretary Steve Barclay: “I needed to come out of this meeting with something serious to show nurses why they should not strike this week"

Daily Mirror

Month of rail disruption begins with 48-hour strikes, as nursing walkout looms

Rail, Maritime and Transport union are walking out on Tuesday, but Network Rail warns disruption will last until January 8.

The Independent UK

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Nurses to strike after minister refuses to discuss wages at crunch meeting

Nurses are set to go on strike after the Government “closed their books and walked away” during a crunch meeting with union bosses.

Evening Standard

Thousands of NHS appointments cancelled as talks fail to avert nursing strike

Ministers admit they cannot eliminate risk to public from wave of industrial action

The Independent UK

Talks to avert nurses’ strike fail after Health Secretary’s ‘belligerence’ – RCN

The Royal College of Nursing said Steve Barclay refused to discuss pay during a meeting on Monday.

The Independent UK

Minister leaving emergency Cobra meeting calls on striking workers to 'give families a break'

There is set to be disruption due to a wave of winter strikes

Wales Online

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Steve Barclay accused of ‘belligerence’ after refusing to discuss nurses’ pay at strike talks

‘They have closed their books and walked away’, says RCN chief after last-ditch bid to avoid strikes fails

The Independent UK

Health Secretary meets nursing leaders over strikes

The Government has said the position on pay remains unchanged.

The Independent UK

Paying nurses more would take money from NHS operations, says Health Secretary

A meeting of Cobra – the Government’s emergency response committee – will be held on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Nurses to strike in England, Wales and Northern Ireland after talks fail

Royal College of Nursing leader criticises ‘belligerence’ in meeting with Steve Barclay at which ministers refused to discuss pay

The Guardian - UK

Public braced for walkouts as ministers accused of ‘dangerous’ attitude to strikes

Government rejects pay talks with nurses despite warning patients face ‘significant’ risks

The Independent UK

Government accused of playing ‘dangerous game’ after ‘pause’ offer rejected

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) offered to suspend the proposed action if Health Secretary Steve Barclay would agree to negotiate properly on pay.

The Independent UK

Union chief hails FM for nurses' pay talks as England braces for strikes

A NURSES’ union leader has praised Nicola Sturgeon for the way she engaged in pay talks that led to strikes being paused.

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Wales Online

Offer from nurses to 'pause' Christmas strikes rebuffed by Downing Street

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says independent review process will determine pay increases

Evening Standard

NHS chief warns nurse strike could make waiting times longer

Up to 100,000 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members will strike on Thursday for the first time in the union’s 126-year history

The Independent UK

Unions clash with Health Secretary who warns of ‘significant’ strike risks

The Royal College of Nursing on Saturday offered to “press pause” on planned strike action if Steve Barclay agreed to negotiate properly on pay.

Wales Online

Nurse pay talks in Health Secretary's court as union could 'pause' strikes

Members of the RCN are due to start a wave of strikes next week

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Daily Mirror

Nurses' union offers to pause NHS strikes if Health Secretary agrees to pay talks

In a statement, Royal College of Nurses (RCN) general secretary Pat Cullen called on Steve Barclay to engage, saying: "Negotiate with nurses and avoid this strike. Five times my offer to negotiate has been turned down"

The Independent UK

Nurses’ union ‘ready to pause strikes’ if health secretary agrees to pay talks

RCN has reportedly offered to ‘press pause’ on planned strike action

The Guardian - UK

Exclusive: health unions offer to pause NHS strikes if government join pay talks

Royal College of Nursing and Unison call on health secretary to negotiate with them to avoid action at Christmas and new year

The Independent UK

Health secretary accused of ‘refusing’ to negotiate with striking nurses’ leader over her gender

‘I think there’s an issue here with us being female,’ RCN boss says

The Independent UK

RCN leader accuses Health Secretary of ‘bullyboy’ tactics

RCN members are due to take part in unprecedented national strikes on December 15 and December 20.

The Guardian - UK

Nurses’ union leader Pat Cullen: ‘I follow through on what I believe in’

The RCN boss poised to lead the first NHS-wide strike reflects on her long-established readiness to tackle perceived injustices

The Guardian - UK

Nurses’ union leader accuses Steve Barclay of ‘bullyboy’ tactics

Exclusive: Pat Cullen says health secretary is unwilling to negotiate with a woman acting for a largely female workforce

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