Monday, June 15, 2009

Sligo nurses and midwives agree to Labour Court recommendation

The threat of further industrial action at Sligo General Hospital looks to have been lifted after nurses and midwives today voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Labour Court recommendation in their dispute over staffing levels.

Workers have already engaged in a day of industrial action after temporary staff members were let go and management proposed further cuts.

The Labour Court's recommendation includes an offer of re-employment with the HSE for the 19 temporary nurses that were let go. It also involves the continued employment of all temporary staff until there is a review of staffing levels.