NHS trade unions have suspended the industrial action planned for this Thursday (29 January) following a pay proposal put forward by the government.
UNISON head of health and the unions’ lead negotiator, Christina McAnea said:
“The two strike days staged by health workers last year have moved the government to negotiate with the unions.
“The proposals deliver pay rises of between 5.6 and 2.2 per cent for more than 250,000 of the lowest paid in the NHS. We also got additional concessions for ambulance staff.
“Whilst this isn’t a great offer, it addresses some of the key concerns unions have about low pay in the NHS. In the interest of patients’ safety unions will now consult members.
“It will be up to members to decide whether to accept or reject the proposals. If they choose to reject them we will move to further industrial action.”
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UNISON press office 0201 121 5466 or 07508 080383
Unions who have agreed to suspend strike action are:
UNISON
Unite
GMB
Society of Radiographers
Royal College of Midwives
British Association of Occupational Therapists
POA
UCATT
