CLEAN : UK nurses' union rep: we've been forced into strike action

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by healthcare workers, including difficult work shifts, overcrowding in A&E, and the lack of resources. Union representatives have protested and petitioned the government, but with no success, leading to strikes as a last resort. The strikes aim to improve pay and retain staff to resolve the crisis affecting patient care. The underfunding of services and underpayment of staff cause daily disruptions, which the strikes hope to address for long-term improvements.

What is the significance of the strike mentioned in the text?

What are the long-term effects of underfunding and underpaying staff in the healthcare system?