Image source, PA Media Members of the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives have voted to accept a brand-new pay deal from the Scottish federalgovernment. The unions had suggested its members back the offer which would see a 6.5% boost from April. On top of a 7.5% pay increase enforced for 2022/23, it suggests numerous personnel will see their pay boost by 13-14% over 2 years. The votes to accept the deal ends the instant risk of strike action. It comes after members of GMB Scotland, the union representing NHS and ambulance personnel, accepted the deal last week. All 3 unions had mandates to strike after turningdown the 2022/23 pay deal however they were suspended in January ahead of extensive settlements over the 2023/24 pay offer. The brand-new offer likewise consistsof the dedication to modernising the Agenda for Change pay system, and to assistance laborforce recruitment, sustainability and retention. The Scottish federalgovernment has formerly stated the deal would make Scotland’s NHS personnel by far the finest paid in the UK. The RCN verified simply over 50% of eligible members took part in the consultative tally with 53.4% ballot to accept the deal. Among RCM members, 44% took part in the tally, with 69% ballot to accept the offer Announcing the outcome o
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