Nurses in Scotland accept new pay offer - but warn strike action not off the table

NHS strikes averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

Meanwhile, Scottish Parliament staff will earn a minimum of £15 an hour after a 'landmark' agreement

NHS strikes in Scotland averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

NHS strikes in Scotland have been averted after unions representing midwives and nurses voted to accept the Scottish Government’s pay offer.

NHS strikes in Scotland averted after nurses and midwives vote to accept pay offer

Despite accepting the pay offer the RCN and RCM still demand an improvement in working conditions

Strike averted as nurses and midwives accept pay offer

Members of nursing and midwifery unions vote to accept the Scottish government's 6.5% pay deal.

Nurses in Scotland accept new pay offer - but warn strike action not off the table

The turnout in Scotland was just over 50%, and 53.4% of them voted to accept the offer, with the RCN acknowledging a large minority were not happy with the deal and wanted to continue with strike action.

Scots NHS strikes averted after midwives and nurses agree to new pay deal

Unions representing both groups of workers have narrowly agreed on the new deal, which equates to an average wage rise of 6.5%.