The laboratory workers are refusing to carry out routine lab services from 8am to 8pm for the next two days.
The 2,100 scientists are demanding better pay and conditions, better career progression opportunities and more training supports.the strike will badly affect patient care. “In the Saolta group, it will affect patients who have already been cancelled for elective surgical procedures, patients who have been cancelled for endoscopy procedures and also patients who have been cancelled for their outpatient appointments during the day today.The scientists are organised by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association .
“But also, it has a risk in terms of the length of time now that has been added for patients who are on waiting lists and so on – bearing in mind for example that some of the patients that have been cancelled for today will receive a diagnosis of cancer at some point and of course, the earlier that gets diagnosed and treated, the better for the patient.”MLSA Chair Kevin O’Boyle said the action comes after many rounds of unsuccessful talks with the HSE and the Government.
Don't blame them and pay them correctly. There sorted. You canvt use the 'save the patients' card when you are actually responsible of the situation
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