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NHS nurse pay: what’s next after rejection of 5.5% award?

NHS nurses and support workers have told the UK’s biggest nursing union they’re not prepared to accept the 2024-25 pay rise awarded to Agenda for Change staff in England in line with NHS Pay Review Body recommendations. After RCN members voted to reject the 5.5% increase, the college’s options include seeking direct talks with government and balloting for industrial action. Nursing Standard looks at the options, plus what’s happening in the rest of the UK
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