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Create a new law that ensures NHS nurses are paid the national average wage.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Create a new law that will state that all NHS nurses will be paid no less than 10% less than the national average wage.
We the British people demand an end to the unfair and shameful lack of appreciation for NHS nurses.
We propose a new law that will ensure their kind nature will no longer be taken advantage of and they are paid fairly for their service to the people of the UK and NI.
We the British public view their work as some of the most important in the country and are appalled by current treatment and wages available to NHS nurses.
We regret not standing by them before and promise to in the future.
We propose a new law that will ensure their kind nature will no longer be taken advantage of and they are paid fairly for their service to the people of the UK and NI.
We the British public view their work as some of the most important in the country and are appalled by current treatment and wages available to NHS nurses.
We regret not standing by them before and promise to in the future.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
Pay NHS nurses & newly qualified teachers a starting salary of £35k.
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You may also wish to sign these petitions:
Reward our healthcare heroes now for risking their lives to fight Covid-19:
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Fund increased pay for lower band nurses and care assistants:
Reward our healthcare heroes now for risking their lives to fight Covid-19.
Award all Nursing Staff in the NHS a pay rise of 10% backdated to 1 April 2020:
Award all Nursing Staff in the NHS a pay rise of 10% backdated to 1 April 2020
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Jun 2020
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