Unite national officer: Health workers need more than just clapping, Government need to pay up

The transcript discusses the dissatisfaction of NHS workers with a proposed 1% pay increase, highlighting the union's response and potential actions, including industrial action. It argues against the pay cap, citing economic benefits of a pay rise and the government's borrowing capacity. The transcript calls for a comprehensive pay increase for all NHS and key workers, emphasizing their critical role during the pandemic.

What is the main reason for the dissatisfaction among NHS workers regarding the proposed pay rise?

• The pay rise is too high.

• The pay rise is only 1%.

• The pay rise is delayed.

• The pay rise is for selected workers only.

What economic benefit is mentioned in relation to increasing NHS workers' pay?

• It would reduce government debt.

• It would increase local community spending.

• It would decrease inflation.

• It would increase unemployment.

Who does the transcript suggest should be responsible for repaying borrowed money?

• The NHS workers.

• The Bank of England.

• The general public.

• Those who benefited the most from the situation.

What is the transcript's stance on gestures like clapping for NHS workers?

• They should be replaced with medals.

• They are sufficient recognition.

• They are not enough; a pay rise is needed.

• They are unnecessary.

Which group of workers does the transcript emphasize should receive a pay rise?

• Only biomedical scientists.

• Only doctors and nurses.

• Only paramedics and cleaners.

• All NHS workers and key public sector workers.