- Junior Physicians to Stage Fifth Strike in Pay Dispute
- Strike Dates and Demands
- BMA Urges Government to Resume Negotiations to Avert Strikes
In August, junior physicians in England will go on strike for four days, their fifth strike in this pay dispute.
The strike will begin on Friday, August 11 at 07:00 BST and conclude on Tuesday, August 15 at 07:00 BST.
After a succession of below-inflation pay increases, the British Medical Association has requested a 35% rise to restore pay to 2008 levels.
The government is granting them 6% plus £1,250 this year, bringing the average increase to nearly 9%.
Ministers have declared that this is the definitive agreement and there will be no further negotiations.
Dr. Robert Laurenson and Dr. Vivek Trivedi, co-chairs of the BMA junior doctor committee, issued the following statement: “Our message today remains the same: act like a responsible government, come to the table to negotiate with us in good faith, and with a credible offer, these strikes need not occur at all.
“It is not up to Rishi Sunak to determine that the negotiations are over before he enters the room,” they continued.
“This dispute will only be resolved through negotiations. Also if the Prime Minister hoped that his actions would demoralize and divide our profession, he will be disappointed.”
