Doctors' Strike: 'More Than 2,800' Ops Halted

More than 2,800 operations have been cancelled because
of a 24-hour strike by junior doctors in England.
The walkout comes after last-ditch talks between the
British Medical Association (BMA) and the Government
broke down.
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The major point of contention concerns weekend pay and
whether Saturdays should be considered an ordinary day
of the week, or a day when overtime should be paid.
In November, the Government offered time-and-a-half for
hours worked Monday to Sunday between 10pm and
7am; time-and-a-third for between 7pm and 10pm on
Saturdays and 7am and 10pm on Sundays.
A new offer said doctors would receive an overtime rate
from 5pm on Saturdays, rather than the 7pm initially
proposed, and higher pay could be offered from 9pm until
7am during Monday to Friday.
This offer has so far been rejected by the BMA.
The BMA says Saturday is not a normal working day and
wants junior doctors to be paid more.