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What happens if nurses reject pay offer? Your questions answered
Will nurses return to the picket line when the pay ballot ends and what will the results mean for the UK countries? We look at the implications of a no vote
Posted 04 April 2023 - 01:00
Posted 04 April 2023 - 01:00
Will nurses return to the picket line when the pay ballot ends and what will the results mean for the UK countries? We look at the implications of a no vote
Hundreds of thousands of nurses in England have begun voting on a new pay offer after months of disputes.
Many Nursing Standard readers have criticised the offer and shared on social media that they will be voting to reject it.
Who is voting on the offer and what is on the table?
Following recent negotiations, the government and health unions have agreed on a 5% pay rise for 2023-24 and a one-off payment of between £1,655 and £3,789 for 2022-23 – which equates to £1,891