FURTHER strike action has been scheduled to take place at SWAH this week after failed negotiations between health unions across the North and the Department of Health. From 10am to 2pm on Friday, all Unison members from the Western Trust at SWAH, Omagh Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital. Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary of Unison said, “The […]
Don’t use us as political football, says health union
ON Monday members of Unison, gathered once again at the picket line to demonstrate their frustrations over pay parity and staffing levels, with further action to cause serious disruption across all boards of the local community and SWAH. Members of the union have demanded that the health service “should not be used as political leverage,” […]
Fears over massive disruption as nurses’ to strike
PHARMACY staff at SWAH kicked off the first leg of industrial action this week, with further strike action by union members to take place over the coming weeks. Chief Executive of the Western Trust, Dr Anne Kilgallen said, “The treatment and care of our patients and service users will remain our top priority. “We wish […]
Pay freeze health workers warn of huge strike action
Fermanagh health sector workers could be taking to picket lines in the new year if something isn’t done to improve their working conditions.
Travel disruption as bus users braced for all-out strik
The No 30 route from Doengal to Dublin, via Fermanagh, is expected to be disrupted by the stike.
Midwives vow to continue their strike action over 1% pay rise
MIDWIVES in Enniskillen say they will continue with their strike campaign over a one per cent pay rise until the Stormont Executive approves the recommended pay increase.
Fears that bus strike could have impact on exam students
CONCERNS have been raised at a day of disruption due to a public transport strike which could affect students in the midst of exams.
County braced for Friday’s big shutdown
Fermanagh is bracing itself for a health and public sector walkout which is expected to disrupt a raft of services this Friday.
Biggest health union to ballot for strike action
The Union representing the largest number of health workers here could have its members on strike as early as March.