INMO vote in favour of industrial action could impact local Hospitals

 

There is a real danger that health services across the North West could be disrupted in the weeks and months ahead.

 

Nurses and midwives say they're running out of hope and money - and feel abandoned by the Government.

 

Yesterday the INMO overwhelming voted in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike, over the lack of a new public service pay deal.

 

Hospital overcrowding is an ongoing issue at Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals.  Yesterday there were over 80 people waiting for beds at the two facilities.

 

General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha says members' wages are being swallowed up by the cost-of-living crisis:

 

 

 

INMO vote in favour of industrial action could impact local Hospitals
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There is a real danger that health services across the North West could be disrupted in the weeks and months ahead.
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Nurses and midwives say they're running out of hope and money - and feel abandoned by the Government.
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Yesterday the INMO overwhelming voted in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike, over the lack of a new public service pay deal.
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Hospital overcrowding is an ongoing issue at Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals.&nbsp; Yesterday there were over 80 people waiting for beds at the two facilities.
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General Secretary Phil N&iacute; Sheaghdha says members' wages are being swallowed up by the cost-of-living crisis:
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