Junior Doctors on the picket line Harry Eccles

Junior Doctors striking for fairer pay on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Junior Doctors are joining others around the country today by striking in a pay dispute.

IW nurse Harry Eccles, who organised the previous nurses’ picket line, said,

“Wages down 26% since 2008. Starting salary £14.09 Always staying late Responding to cardiac arrests, conducting operations, prescribing diagnosing, and keeping the hospital’s running.

“Junior Doctors need pay restoration now!”