On Monday, tens of thousands of healthcare workers, including nurses and ambulance workers, went on strike in the UK regarding the current pay dispute with the government. This strike action marks the largest one of its kind within the National Health Service, and there are further strikes planned for additional days this week. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK has imposed financial strains on many workers and has led health workers in particular to demand pay raises amidst low staffing levels and overwork. While the government claims it cannot afford to give such pay raises, health workers argue that conversations on the topic must be openly addressed to find a solution that benefits both workers and patients.
See "Health care workers in the UK hold largest strike action to date, demanding pay raises to address cost of living crisis", Sachin Ravikumar and Natalie Thomas, Reuters, February 6, 2023