British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England's National Health Service (NHS) have walked out of work, marking the 15th time they've taken industrial action since March 2023. The British Medical Association (BMA), the union representing these doctors, has been criticized for its perceived hypocrisy after rejecting a 4.9% pay rise offer from the government while its own staff received a lower 2.75% increase. The BMA is demanding a 26% pay rise for the resident doctors, citing the need for "full pay restoration." As the strike enters its second day, patients are likely to face significant disruptions to their care, raising concerns about the impact on the already-strained NHS.

Union rejected 4.9% pay rise for resident doctors, who are on six-day strike, but offered its own staff 2.75%The British Medical Association has been accused of the “height of hypocrisy” for offering its own staff below-inflation pay rises while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors.Tens of thousands of medics walked out of the NHS in England on Tuesday, the 15th time they have staged industrial action since March 2023 in their campaign for “full pay restoration”. Continue reading...