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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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 12, 2022

Health Secretary meets nursing leaders over strikes

The Government has said the position on pay remains unchanged.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

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 · Dec 12, 2022

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 · Dec 12, 2022

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 · Dec 11, 2022

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 · Dec 11, 2022

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.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022