Doctors may strike over cuts to their pension pots…(UK…He He He!..)

Thursday, January 19, 2012
By Paul Martin

Doctors have threatened their first industrial action for more than 30 years after refusing to accept cuts to their pension pots, which are each worth an average of £1.7million.

By Robert Winnett, and Rebecca Smith
TelegraphUK
18 Jan 2012

The British Medical Association, which represents 130,000 doctors and medical students, said two thirds of its members support industrial action which could cripple hospitals and GP surgeries throughout the country.
The association rejected cuts to doctor’s pensions despite warning that some hospitals are so financially stretched that patient safety can no longer be guaranteed and that “accidents will happen”.
Senior government figures said the reductions in their pensions were “modest” and in line with other public sector staff.

A government source said: “It seems a bit rich for doctors to be complaining about cuts and patient care when they leave the NHS as millionaires.”

Over the past decade, the average consultant has seen their pay rise by 54 per cent, with less qualified doctors enjoying a rise of 30 per cent. Their pay has recently been frozen, with the average GP now earning about £110,000.

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