“The NHS Pay Review Body has presided over more than a decade of real wage cuts for almost all NHS staff. It has been a smokescreen which has allowed Government to drive the NHS to the point of collapse."
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Wes Streeting’s proposals to use private sector in NHS condemned by Socialist Health Association
A statement from the Socialist Health Association on Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting's position on private healthcare providers and revelations around the donations accepted by the Labour MP.
Day two of nursing strikes: RCN issues ultimatum to government
RCN General Secretary has wanted the Government that they must open formal pay negotiations within 48 hours or face another wave of strike action.
‘Don’t waste the weekend’ call – Unite warns Government they must convene pay talks for NHS staff
Unite warns the government that it has five days to stop NHS strike spreading and must convene pay talks now. Reporting by Unite Live.
‘Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism’ – a unified call to action from across the left
The 'Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism' conference saw hundreds of left activists come together, discussing key issues from supporting strikes to building an ethical foreign policy.
Solidarity with striking health workers – Socialist Health Association
The Socialist Health Association urges activists across the broader Labour Movement to come out to picket lines and support striking NHS staff.
‘We strike for the future of the NHS’: RCN strike action begins
The largest strike in RCN history starts today. Nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are fighting for fair pay, patient safety and the future of the NHS.
Support the nurses’ fight for fair pay! – Richard Burgon MP
As the Tories try to demonise striking nurses and shift the blame for the crisis in our NHS, it's crucial that we support nurses' fight for fair pay - Richard Burgon MP.
Why NHS workers are fighting back – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Mental health nurse and NHS Workers Say No founder Holly Turner explains why the unprecedented strike action taking place this month will be a turning point for our health service.
“The System is broken” – Unite members in the ambulance service speak out ahead
Ahead of the ballot of Ambulance workers on November 30th, Unite members spoke about the worsening conditions they are facing.