Doctors Prepare to Vote for Better Pay
Resident doctors in Scotland are to vote on whether to take strike action on pay in a five-week ballot.
The ballot, which opens on November 14, is in response to a remuneration deal that the doctors feel does not meet their needs.
If they vote yes, resident doctors could go on strike – for the first time in Scotland – early next year.
In 2023, Scotland avoided resident doctor strikes seen in other UK countries because the Scottish Government pledged to make ‘credible progress’ towards pay restoration.
The Scottish Government pledged to make ‘credible progress’ towards pay restoration.
However, resident doctors in Scotland entered a formal dispute with the Scottish Government three weeks ago, claiming ministers had reneged on this commitment.
The vote is a significant step, as it could lead to the first strike by resident doctors in Scotland.
Author's summary: Scottish doctors vote on strike action over pay.
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