'It is time for action', says Royal College of Nursing general secretary

Nurses in the UK have voted for strike action for the first time in 106 years, expressing dissatisfaction with their pay and working conditions. They demand a 5% pay increase above inflation, highlighting that their real-term pay has decreased by 20% over the past decade. The transcript emphasizes the need for government action to address these issues and invest in nursing and healthcare. It also challenges politicians to understand the financial struggles faced by nurses, who are essential to the health service.

How has the pay of nurses changed in real terms over the past decade?

What does the speaker suggest politicians should do to address the issues faced by nurses?