Union demands 'clarity' on deal [Independent.ie]
- Published: 28 April 2010
THE largest public sector union will not lift industrial action that is "strangling" the health service until it gets crucial clarifications on the Croke Park deal.
IMPACT members will refuse to pass on critical financial information to the Health Service Executive until assured the draft agreement does not pose a threat to their job security.
The union, representing 20,000 health workers, insisted the deal should not overrule an earlier agreement that affirms their right to permanent, pensionable jobs yesterday.
Talks to resolve the three-month old dispute over pay cuts were on a knife-edge last night after resuming in the late evening.
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