The decision of junior doctors in England to stage a four-day walkout in April is a reflection of the ongoing struggle to obtain a fair and reasonable pay rise.

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According to reports, members of the British Medical Association will take strike action from 11 April to 15 April in their fight to get a 35% pay rise. This demand comes after years of below-inflation rises and poor remunerations, which has led to a widespread sense of dissatisfaction among junior doctors.

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Despite BMA leaders meeting with Health Secretary Steve Barclay on Wednesday, no consensus has been reached. Mr Barclay has stated that the pay claim is “unaffordable,” while a deal offered to other NHS staff backed by unions involves a 5% pay rise in April and a one-off payment for the past year. On the other hand, the BMA has insisted that only a 35% pay rise will suffice to make up for the 15 years of below-inflation rises.

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