Specialist doctors to join strike in dispute over pay (opens original article in a new tab)

Specialist doctors in Northern Ireland will strike on 25 June and 29 June over unresolved pay disputes, following a 3.5% pay rise rejection. 90% of SAS doctors voted for action, citing years of pay erosion and low salaries compared to other UK regions.

• Specialist, associate specialist, and speciality grade (SAS) doctors in Northern Ireland will strike on 25 June and 29 June over pay disputes.
• 90% of SAS doctors voted in favor of strike action after rejecting a 3.5% pay rise.
• Doctors claim pay has been steadily eroded since 2008 and are the lowest paid in the UK and Republic of Ireland, leading to staff losses.