UK: Unionized junior doctors plan strike in Northern Ireland, March 6-7

Unionized Health and Social Care Trust (HSI) junior doctors have scheduled a 24-hour strike from 08:00 March 6-08:00 March 7 across Northern Ireland. Participants in the industrial action, organized by the British Medical Association (BMA), are demanding salary improvements. Striking workers could organize pickets near major hospitals across Northern Ireland. A minimal level of care and emergency medical services will remain available throughout the strike. The impact of the strike will vary by location.

The strikes will likely prompt disruptions to healthcare services, including a reduction in available services and cancelations of routine appointments. Minor demonstrations outside medical facilities are possible and may prompt localized transport and business disruptions. Authorities will likely deploy to monitor the gatherings.