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BMA statement on backpay for resident doctors in England
BMA statement on backpay for resident doctors in England

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Local activism can make lasting change
Local activism can make lasting change

When a hospital trust cut its already low extra-contractual pay rates, doctors came together to fight it
Resident doctors accept pay deal in Scotland
Resident doctors accept pay deal in Scotland

A significant majority voted to accept the latest pay offer, but there is still work to be done
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