Ruby Taylor, 24, says wages have not kept up with inflation and she is struggling to make ends meet
Correspondent, BBC East Midlands Todayafter ambulance strikes were called off in England on FridayRuby Taylor, 24, from Selston in Nottinghamshire, said healthcare wages do not reflect the contribution workers made during the pandemic, nor have they kept up with inflation.The government has said it needs to look at what is affordable and fair.She said: "I'm hoping they can reach an agreement.
She said that, as a band five NHS worker, she does three 12-hour shifts a week and earns around £30,0000 pounds a year.The couple have a one-year-old son and Ms Taylor said she relied on family to look after him when she was at work, because of the cost of childcare."The bank balance is getting near to zero at the end of the month."We are not at the point of using foodbanks but we have to be very economical.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson has said: "We have been clear we are happy to talk to all unions who are willing to discuss what is fair and reasonable.
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