Nurses Stage Second Day of Strikes in Sussex Over Pay Crisis
Nurses, who are part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), hit the picket lines in Sussex for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Their protest targets poor pay and unsafe working conditions.
Protests Spread Across Sussex Hospitals
On Wednesday, striking nurses gathered outside the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Sussex News reported live from the picket, highlighting staff frustration.
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Ambulance Workers to Join NHS Strike Wave in February
Adding muscle to the industrial action, GMB ambulance workers will join nurses on strike on 6 February across England and Wales. This is set to be the largest NHS walkout yet.
“Ambulance workers are angry. Our message to the government is clear – talk pay now,” said GMB national secretary Rachel Harrison.
Trade union laws require both unions to maintain emergency cover during strikes, ensuring critical services continue.
