MAJORITY OF UK CITIZENS SUPPORT NURSE AND FIREFIGHTER STRIKES

Tue 20 December 2022:

Tuesday saw a strike by nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland over issues of pay and patient safety in a long-running dispute with the government.

The latest developments come in a month that has been peppered with strike action across the UK, including by NHS staff including ambulance workers, as well as rail staff and Royal Mail employees.

Meanwhile a YouGov poll released on Tuesday, according to this poll, more than half of UK residents support nurses, ambulance drivers, and firemen on strike for higher pay.

According to the study, 45% of Britons say they “strongly support” these strikes, while 66% of Britons say they support the nurses’ strike. Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed oppose the strikes, and another 6% were unable to provide a precise response.

According to the study, 40% of respondents strongly support the ambulance workers’ protests, which received support from 63% of the general public. However, 29% of respondents were unhappy with these protests.

In addition, 58% and 50% of residents support firefighters and teachers, respectively, in their decision to walk out.

The poll noted that employees of railway companies, who regularly go on strikes, enjoy the support of 43% of Britons.

Strikes by London transport workers and driving examiners garnered less support, 36%, and 31% respectively, according to the poll.

The poll was conducted from December 16-19 and surveyed 1,758 people.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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