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01/07/2019
Hospital Worker Strikes Deferred For New LRC Hearing
Strike action due to take place in 38 selected hospital this week have been deferred pending the outcome of a full Labour Court hearing, SIPTU have announced.
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, 03 July on the implementation of a job evaluation scheme.
SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said: "At the request of the Labour Court, SIPTU representatives have agreed to defer strike action scheduled to start next Tuesday to allow for a full hearing to take place with no preconditions. The unity and strength of our members on picket lines this week has demonstrated our determination to achieve a just resolution to this dispute. Ultimately, our members will decide on the outcome of any recommendations that emerge from negotiations at the Labour Court, by way of a secret ballot."
He added: "On behalf of our members, SIPTU representatives would also like to thank hospital patients and members of the public for the huge support shown to 10,000 health workers on picket lines this week and throughout this dispute."
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, 03 July on the implementation of a job evaluation scheme.
SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said: "At the request of the Labour Court, SIPTU representatives have agreed to defer strike action scheduled to start next Tuesday to allow for a full hearing to take place with no preconditions. The unity and strength of our members on picket lines this week has demonstrated our determination to achieve a just resolution to this dispute. Ultimately, our members will decide on the outcome of any recommendations that emerge from negotiations at the Labour Court, by way of a secret ballot."
He added: "On behalf of our members, SIPTU representatives would also like to thank hospital patients and members of the public for the huge support shown to 10,000 health workers on picket lines this week and throughout this dispute."
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