Urgent discussions among unions in England on whether to accept offer to discuss one-off cost of living payment
Health unions in England are considering suspending strike action to enter talks with the government after Steve Barclay signalled he was willing to discuss a one-off cost of living payment for the current year.
The RCN, the nurses’ union, temporarily called off strikes last week to enter “intensive” negotiations with Barclay. Their move infuriated other unions involved in NHS stoppages, which vowed to press ahead with strikes.
