The threat of further disruption to ambulance and hospital services in the North West has not yet been averted.

 

 

Talks aimed at resolving the pay dispute involving National Ambulance Service staff are due to resume at the Labour Court this morning.

 

Last week ambulance personnel staged pickets at various locations locally and non-emergency ambulance response times were impacted during the action.

 

SIPTU and UNITE have described previous discussions with HSE management as difficult, with no agreement being reached.

 

The unions want updated salary scales to reflect the increased responsibilities and workload now carried by frontline ambulance staff.

 

A planned 48-hour strike was suspended to allow for the talks.

 

Locally support for the Ambulance Service staff was expressed by Councillor’s at this week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council.

 

SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser John McCamley, says that will proceed if the HSE doesn't budge:

The threat of further disruption to ambulance and hospital services in the North West has not yet been averted.
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Talks aimed at resolving the pay dispute involving National Ambulance Service staff are due to resume at the Labour Court this morning.
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Last week ambulance personnel staged pickets at various locations locally and non-emergency ambulance response times were impacted during the action.
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SIPTU and UNITE have described previous discussions with HSE management as difficult, with no agreement being reached.
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The unions want updated salary scales to reflect the increased responsibilities and workload now carried by frontline ambulance staff.
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A planned 48-hour strike was suspended to allow for the talks.
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Locally support for the Ambulance Service staff was expressed by Councillor&rsquo;s at this week&rsquo;s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council.
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SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser John McCamley, says that will proceed if the HSE doesn't budge:

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