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https://lnkd.in/eVDJj9Pi GOVERNMENT DEFYING OWN ADVICE ON RESOLVING STRIKES Government is ignoring its own official advice by refusing to negotiate with striking unions. Union leaders accuse ministers of ‘being cavalier’ with its own rules as it emerges the government’s own risk register says industrial disputes should be resolved through ‘negotiation and mediation’. Ministers’ refusal to negotiate with striking union leaders on pay goes against the government’s own official advice on resolving industrial disputes, i can reveal. The government’s Risk Register, which assesses the likelihood and impact of different threats to the UK, says “negotiation and mediation” is encouraged “as a means of resolving industrial action both before and during a strike”. Jane Merrick 19 December 2022

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https://lnkd.in/eVDJj9Pi GOVERNMENT DEFYING OWN ADVICE ON RESOLVING STRIKES Government is ignoring its own official advice by refusing to negotiate with striking unions. Union leaders accuse ministers of ‘being cavalier’ with its own rules as it emerges the government’s own risk register says industrial disputes should be resolved through ‘negotiation and mediation’. Ministers’ refusal to negotiate with striking union leaders on pay goes against the government’s own official advice on resolving industrial disputes, i can reveal. The government’s Risk Register, which assesses the likelihood and impact of different threats to the UK, says “negotiation and mediation” is encouraged “as a means of resolving industrial action both before and during a strike”. Jane Merrick 19 December 2022

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https://lnkd.in/emiVpefJ https://lnkd.in/efeckngK Smaller bytes  THE GOVERNMENT IS PLAYING A DANGEROUS GAME ON STRIKES, AND THE PUBLIC AREN'T FALLING FOR IT. WHILE MINISTERS DIG IN AND REFUSE TO TALK PAY WITH UNIONS, PUBLIC OPINION IS HARDENING IN FAVOUR OF NHS WORKERS.

The NHS is braced for what could be its worst day since the early weeks of the pandemic.

Thousands of paramedics and 999 call handlers are joining the 24-hour walkout on Wednesday, after final talks between the Health Secretary and union leaders failed to resolve the dispute. Hospitals have already declared critical incidents and NHS leaders are warning that patients’ safety is at risk.

Thousands of paramedics and 999 call handlers are joining the 24-hour walkout on Wednesday, after final talks between the Health Secretary and union leaders failed to resolve the dispute.

Hospitals have already declared critical incidents and NHS leaders are warning that patients’ safety is at risk.

At the heart of the stalemate is the Government’s refusal to even agree to discuss pay, let alone negotiate a more favourable deal for NHS workers.

The strategy of ministers is clear – to dig in and let the waves of industrial action roll on until the public eventually turns against nurses and paramedics.

It is a dangerous game for the Government to play. And, apparently, the public can see right through it.

The latest polling shows public opinion is actually hardening against ministers.

A Savanta survey published on Tuesday showed net support for nurses has actually increased, by seven points, since the walkouts were announced last month. More than half of people now blame the Government for the strikes.

The Government is playing a dangerous game on strikes, and the public aren't falling for it.

The only way to resolve a dispute is through negotiation. This is even the clear advice of the Government’s own Risk Register in lessening the impact of industrial action.

Yet despite Rishi Sunak and Steven Barclay insisting their “door is open”, the Prime Minister has taken a hands-off approach, while the Health Secretary will talk about anything but pay when he meets union leaders.

At Cabinet on Tuesday, with the NHS on the brink, the main topic of conversation was the King’s coronation next year. There was not a word about strikes.

At the Liaison Committee, Mr Sunak hinted that the Government would be more “constructive” with unions next year, when a fresh pay review for public sector workers comes around.

But given the intransigence of the Government so far, why would the unions – or the public – ever believe it?

Jane Merrick 20 December 2022

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