Doctors strikes can have surprising benefits but are they sustainable

A group of doctors in white coats holds signs advocating for better working conditions during a protest outside a hospital, as passersby observe the demonstration.

In the United Kingdom, junior doctors staged a series of strikes throughout 2023, culminating in a three-day walkout in July that garnered significant media attention. The British Medical Association (BMA) reported that the strikes were necessary to address long-standing issues related to pay erosion and excessive workloads. Meanwhile, similar movements have been observed in countries … Read more