Nurses' strikes won only 'modest progress' on pay and conditions, says leader
Strikes by nurses this year only led to modest progress in pay and staffing in the NHS, according to a union leader.
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Strikes by nurses this year only led to modest progress in pay and staffing in the NHS, according to a union leader.
The Royal College of Nursing said industrial action had resulted in only 'modest progress' despite 'an unprecedented amount of anger and optimism'.
Pat Cullen, the union's general secretary, said this year's walkouts only led to 'modest' progress in pay and staffing levels and more action is needed.
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