English NHS Consultants Vote to Authorize Strike Action Over Pay Disputes
English hospital consultants have secured a mandate for potential strike action after 76% of participating members voted in favour of industrial action over pay and pensions. The ballot gives the British Medical Association a 12-month window to pursue negotiations, though the government says no strikes are justified given consultant salaries. Ballot Results and Mandate Among 35,067 eligible consultants, 18,069 cast ballots, with 13,695 voting to authorize strike action. The result represents a c…
