Why the FDA is launching a strike ballot on pay

Preparations for the ballot have now begun. Balloting for strike action is a bureaucratic and a complex affair. If you are an FDA member, whatever way you ultimately intend to vote, it is vital that as many of you participate in the ballot to make your voice heard.
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