Nurses are expected to overwhelmingly reject the proposed 3.6% pay rise, according to reports from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). A consultative vote has been underway, gauging members' sentiment towards the offer. The anticipated rejection raises the likelihood of a strike vote being called by the RCN. The nurses are arguing that the pay increase is insufficient to address the rising cost of living and years of underpayment, setting the stage for potential industrial action.