Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins
Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover. Source link
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Double doctors’ strike – what you need to know
Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England. Source link
Doctors strike: NHS Gloucestershire warn of disruption
Chief medical officer at NHS Gloucestershire, Dr Andy Seymour said: “The latest round of strikes will bring substantial challenges to the local NHS, particularly hospital services, and we are sorry that many patients will experience disruption to services. Source link
Autos, cabs, buses off Bengaluru roads to support strike by private transport vehicle operators
Most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru on September 11 in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. It is estimated that around 7 lakh transport vehicles operated by private persons or companies, that are part of 32 unions, will stay off the roads today across … Read more
Junior doctors and consultants to strike together
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided. Source link
NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally
Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy. Source link
We can’t take any more, says NHS as doctors strike
Junior doctors’ four-day walkout is getting under way in England on Friday as pay dispute continues. Source link
Junior doctors to strike for four days in August
In a statement, BMA junior doctor committee co-chairs Dr Robert Laurenson and Dr Vivek Trivedi said: “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 go ahead at all.” Source link
Radiographers begin 48-hour strike in England
The Society of Radiographers said nine out of every 10 NHS patients were supported by radiographers, who perform X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerised-tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds and breast screening, as well as radiotherapy for cancer patients. Source link
Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister
Bengaluru The private transport unions and federations on Monday withdrew the call for a strike on July 27 after meeting Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Earlier, opposing the Shakti scheme, which offers free rides for women in non-premium bus services of the road transport corporations (RTCs), 23 private transport unions and federations had decided to call … Read more