Resident doctors in England have once again voted in favour of strike action, in the latest chapter in a long-running pay dispute.<\/p>\n
The doctors, previously known as junior doctors, were awarded a 5.4% pay rise for this financial year, following a 22% increase over the previous two years.<\/p>\n
But the British Medical Association says wages are still around 20% lower in real terms than in 2008 and are demanding \u00ab\u00a0pay restoration\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n
Ministers have previously said their door is open for talks on issues around working conditions but not on pay.<\/p>\n
Nearly 48,000 staff could now take part in new walkouts, although the union said it would seek fresh talks with the government before announcing strike days.<\/p>\n
The BMA said 90% of members had voted in favour of industrial action in the ballot on a turnout of 55%.<\/p>\n
The co-chairs of the junior doctors committee, Ross Nieuwoudt and Melissa Ryan said there was still time to avert strike action.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0Our pay may have declined but our will to fight remains strong,\u00a0\u00bb they said in a joint statement.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0All we need is a credible pay offer and nobody need strike.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n
The union now has a mandate for possible industrial action for six months, up to January 2026.<\/p>\n
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