Nurses threaten strike action over 3.6% pay increase

Nurse leaders in England warn of possible strike action if government doesn't boost nurses' pay following dissatisfaction with a 3.6% increase. The Royal College of Nursing urges reform of the NHS contract to address career progression and salary issues, as many nurses feel stuck on lower pay bands. Over 170,000 nurses surveyed express concern over pay stagnation and call for automatic progression to higher pay bands after an initial period. Industrial action could be on the horizon if government fails to address these concerns.