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UK Public Opposes Consultant Strike Over Pay
28 Oct
Summary
- Most Britons oppose consultant strike plans.
- Only 31 percent support industrial action on pay.
- Consultants announced strike dates for Nov 25-26.
A significant portion of the British public does not support the planned strike action by senior doctors. A survey involving more than 12,500 individuals found that only 31 percent are in favour of industrial action related to pay and working conditions.
Consultants have announced their intention to strike on November 25 and 26. This action is part of a dispute concerning their pay. The survey results suggest a general opposition to such measures among the populace.