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Originally Posted by Mr K
But what alternative do they have if the government has walked away from negotiating and won't even consider cross party compromise suggestions ? What action do you suggest they take instead ? It's hardly the most militant of actions 8 to 5 pm for 2 days, with emergencies being covered by consultants.
Seems the Govt. wants a 'political win' and to hell with the consequences for the future of the NHS. Not that they and their private healthcare chums are really bothered about the NHS anyway; it almost as if it's is being set up to fail to clear they way for privatisation.
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So what exactly are they striking over? Not working hours related things, because that's all been agreed.
The cross-party suggestion of phased implementation is just what was happening ANYWAY.
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How will the 2016 contract be introduced?
A phased implementation plan has been developed, that will enable employers to introduce the working patterns enshrined in the contract more safely.
Most doctors and dentists in training will be moved onto the 2016 contract over an 18-month period, commencing in August 2016, linked to when their current contracts of employment expire and their training programme rotation dates. The proposed national timetable for this is set out in the Implementation Guide, although this will be subject to some regional modification.
Doctors and dentists in training will retain their current contract (e.g. the New Deal contract for doctors) until the date on which they transfer to the 2016 contract and its associated terms and conditions, according to implementation plan.
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