“Yes, they should not strike”
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UK resident doctors have conducted multiple strikes since 2023 over pay, working conditions, and staffing levels, with the most recent action in April 2026. The strikes have prompted debate about whether industrial action by healthcare workers should be legally prohibited, with some politicians arguing bans are necessary to protect NHS services while others contend strikes are essential leverage for workers in a strained system. The question sits at the intersection of workers' rights, public health service continuity, and the sustainability of NHS employment.