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Society of Radiographers
suspend further industrial action
MEMBERS of the Society of Radiographers
in England have voted overwhelmingly to accept the NHS pay offer for 2015/16.
The union for professionals who work in radiology departments and cancer
treatment centres, consulted with 16,419 members in England and more than 86 per
cent voted in favour of accepting the deal.
The offer from the government in England came after several months of strikes
and work to rule by radiographers and other healthcare staff and followed
settlements made in Scotland and Wales. NHS employees are fighting for the 1st
pay increase in four out of the past 5 years.
Action was sparked when the Westminster government ignored the independent pay
review body's recommendation to award a 1% increase. Eleven unions, including
the SoR, took part in the industrial action, for many the 1st since the early
1980s.
Paul Moloney, the Society's industrial relations manager welcomed the result of
the consultation. He said:- "Radiographers have simply wanted to be
treated fairly. Unfortunately members working in senior positions, undertaking
managerial roles, have still been denied justice by the government's refusal to
apply the increase to the higher pay rates. We will vigorously pursue this at
future NHS pay reviews."
SoR members will not be taking further industrial action in England. |
