Irish nurses and midwives vote for strike action

We couldn't do without them. They give us advice, keep us calm and help us both during and after pregnancy. But today 92 per cent of INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) members voted in favour of strike action due to overcrowding in emergency departments nationwide. According to the union, they will now serve formal strike notice on the HSE and all health employers. The action is due to commence on Tuesday December 15^th. Liam Doran, INMO General Secretary said: “This action, which will involve strike action, is being taken, in recognition that overcrowding will continue requiring special, sustained measures to be introduced, in our Emergency Departments, to safeguard patient care and the health and well-being of staff.” “This campaign is also necessary as a direct result of the failure of Government and health service management, over many years, to recognise this overcrowding crisis and to allocate the necessary resources to properly address it.” He added: “Members have had enough, we know patients have had enough and it is now up to Government and management to address these issues in dialogue with us – if this campaign of strike action is to be avoided.”