The INMO Executive Council, made up of working nurses and midwives, will meet early next week to endorse a strategy regarding industrial action devised by the officers of both the INMO and Fórsa trade unions. We take the mandate received from our membership extremely seriously. It is clear from the HSE's Service Plan for 2025 that they intend to leave posts vacant and continue with their de-facto recruitment ban in the name of a Pay and Numbers Strategy.
The unions said the vote in favour of industrial action comes following continued suppression of and non-filling of vacant posts in the public health sector. It is time to meaningfully engage with the health unions and give assurances that much-needed posts that will ensure patient and staff safety will be filled.
It is quite ironic that on the day the Government announce a new Programme for Government setting out their intention to recruit more staff and reduce agency spend, that two of the largest health unions have had to meet to discuss industrial action plans. Our members have seen this doublespeak for what it is - disingenuous and damaging to services.
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