Unions have agreed to pause strike action while entering intensive negotiations with the Scottish government over pay deals for NHS staff.
The unions previously rejected an offer of a 7.5% rise for most members, though it was accepted by others including Unison and Unite.
Jaki Lambert, director of Scotland at the RCM, she was"hopeful that this is a turning point in the dispute".'Enough is enough' - Nursing unionon Friday, thanked the Scottish government for showing"a willingness to return to the negotiating table and to act to address the nursing workforce crisis". "None of us want to see industrial action, and all of us do want to see our NHS staff fairly rewarded. In that spirit we will get 23/24 talks under way without delay.", which will require minimum levels of service in key sectors during industrial action, preventing some union members from being able to join the walkouts.
"I would urge the UK government to follow Scotland's example and engage in meaningful dialogue with trade unions, and offer them a fair pay deal."
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