"The deals we have been able to present to our members are becoming a much tougher sell, one senior union figure said. Another said they believed that the leadership of the union by resident doctors, rather than professional negotiators, meant the talks had been conducted in a chaotic fashion."
"A third senior union source said there was undoubtedly resentment among unions representing NHS staff who were not doctors, and a sense that the government always seemed more willing to listen to the doctors."
"The BMA was doing its job for its members by pushing for the best deal possible, but the impact on other NHS staff was causing significant tension among unions."
Trade unions have raised concerns about the upcoming doctors' strikes and the British Medical Association's (BMA) demand for a pay rise exceeding 3.5%. While doctors are set to strike, over a million NHS staff, including nurses and midwives, will receive a lower pay rise of 3.3%. Some unions feel aggrieved by the BMA's actions, believing that the leadership by resident doctors has led to chaotic negotiations. There is resentment among non-doctor unions, as they perceive a disparity in government responsiveness to doctors compared to other NHS staff.
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