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Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

I get that but in this case they are literally striking against no one - standing in front of an empty chair with a placard... it's not that what I think they're doing is wrong in a moral sense, I just think it's a waste of time and makes no sense. I also think [well, know] that a lot of Junior Doctors do actually agree with that.

IMO it would be much more effective to wait and see who gets into power. Assuming it's Labour, immediately get them to commit to improvements that they were all for when they were in opposition. If they start "humming and ahhing" and dragging their heels over it, at THAT point, strike hard. The first Labour govt. in 15 years does not want that sort of heat as soon as they enter power.

Striking before the election if anything completely mutes the effectiveness of any further strike action later in 2024/early 2025.

Yes I can see the sense in what you're saying.
Particularly your last paragraph.

I'll allow myself the optimism still of a hopeful end to strikes after this election.
No matter who won it.

Yes though, I'll think on what you've stated there