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In the UK, social discontent is rising amid inflation

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Exactly one month after entering Downing Street, Rishi Sunak is gearing up for the challenge “Winter of Discontent”. Protest movements are multiplying on a scale the country has not seen in decades. The latest announcement of a walkout by nurses is particularly striking as the failing public health system (NHS) is one of the main concerns of Britons.

Nurses will go on strike on December 15 and 20, the first ever strike since the RCN (Royal College of Nursing) union was founded 106 years ago. “Nurses are tired, said RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen. enough of low wages, enough of not being able to give patients the care they deserve. » The union accuses the British government of refusing to negotiate. The RCN, which claims real pay for nurses has fallen by 20% since 2010, is demanding a 19.2% increase…

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Source: Le Figaro

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