Resident doctors in England are preparing for a five-day strike starting July 25, motivated by a pay dispute with the government. They argue their compensation is 20% lower, in real terms, than it was in 2008, despite recent pay increases. The British Medical Association seeks to restore their pay to the level it was 17 years ago. The government counters that resident doctors have received substantial pay rises over recent years and contends that the current pay is fair based on Consumer Prices Index inflation measures rather than the older Retail Price Index.
The British Medical Association (BMA) states that resident doctors' pay will be 20% lower in real terms than it was in 2008, even after an increase in August. They demand pay to align with levels from 17 years ago, which reflects a significant downward adjustment due to inflation metrics that affect their financial obligations.
Resident doctors argue that their pay has diminished significantly, citing the use of the Retail Price Index (RPI) as the basis why their compensation should reflect economic realities of higher inflation rates impacting housing and living costs.
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