Usually, doctors strikes are rare in most Western countries for a good reason! And this is the 13th such strike since 2023! Insane!
Doctors (including resident doctors) are really not the poorest of the poorest in terms of income!
According to Google: "Resident doctors in England are on strike over pay and working conditions, demanding a 26% pay increase to restore their earnings to 2008 levels after inflation. The government contends that doctors have received significant pay raises recently, while the British Medical Association (BMA) argues these increases are insufficient. This strike is the 13th since March 2023 and is expected to cause significant disruption to NHS services, including appointments and operations.
Key details of the strike:
Duration: A five-day strike began on Friday, November 14, 2025, and is scheduled to last until November 19.
Demands: The BMA is calling for a 26% pay rise to restore doctors' pay to 2008 real-terms value, citing a significant erosion of earnings over the years. The BMA also mentions issues with working conditions and training costs.
Government response: The government states that pay has already risen by almost 30% over the past three years but maintains that the BMA's demands are too high and will lead to further disruption.
Impact: The strikes have already led to the rescheduling of millions of appointments and operations, and further disruption is expected. ..."
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