Striking medics are 'hypocrites' for wearing made-in-China union gear where workers can be subjected to 'terrible' conditions, critics claim READ MORE: Doctors' union launches legal action over physician associates By Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 17:04, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 17:40, 26 June 2024 e-mail View comments Striking junior doctors have been labelled ‘hypocrites’ for wearing union-branded merchandise manufactured in China . The medics will take to picket lines for five days from 7am tomorrow for what will be their 11th walkout in 15 months. Many will be dressed in bright orange clothing emblazoned with the British Medical Association logo, as they seek a 35 per cent pay rise and better working conditions.
But the Mail can reveal the bold beanie hats, which have featured prominently in photographs of previous strikes, have been imported from China. Critics today called out the hypocrisy, highlighting that workers in China are often subjected to ‘terrible working conditions’ and are prevented from forming trade unions independent of the state’s oversight. Many striking medics be dressed in bright orange clothing emblazoned with the British Medical Association logo, as they seek a 35 per cent pay rise and better working conditions But the Mail can reveal the bold beanie hats have been imported from China The orange beanies have become synonymous with BMA picket lines during previous industrial action.
Pictured striking medics outsi.
