The British government confirmed on Thursday that it is preparing a law aimed at establishing a minimum service in several sectors of the economy to counter the consequences of the strikes, at a time when the country is experiencing multiple social movements in a context of high inflation.
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There must be a minimum level of security on which the population can count, even in the event of a strike, in particular in the health sector
”, declared on several media the Minister for Enterprises Grant Shapps.
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The other modern European economies all have minimum security levels...and we will introduce them into law now as well
," he added.
The United Kingdom has been shaken by numerous strikes in recent months, particularly among railway workers, but also paramedics and nurses, which complicate the care of patients already largely disrupted in a health system in bad shape.
Faced with these movements, the government has adopted a firm tone, refusing so far the wage increases demanded in the public sector and calling on the army to help make up for the absence of the strikers.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised before the end of the year holidays to put in place "
tough new laws
" to fight against the consequences of the strikes.
The need for a minimum service “
will apply in many different sectors of the economy
”, specified Grant Shapps, adding that the bill will be presented “
quickly
” to Parliament.