The union confirmed on Friday that 54 per cent of balloted members in England rejected a five per cent pay rise this year plus a one-off bonus averaging 6 per cent.
The Royal College of Nursing confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members in England voted to reject the deal, which was offered after the union launched a historic wave of industrial action this winter.
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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members voted to reject the pay deal, raising concerns that future action could be co-ordinated with junior doctors.