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Medical scientists suspend industrial action

May 24, 2022 18:02
By Shannonside News
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Medical scientists suspend industrial action

The action by the medical scientists had led to the cancellation of thousands of tests and procedures across the country last week and today

Medical scientists have suspended further industrial action in their dispute over pay and conditions.

They've accepted an invitation to attend the Labour Court for exploratory talks.

Both the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association and HSE/Department of Health have accepted the invitation.

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The MLSA has now called on its 2,100 members to resume work as normal tomorrow.

Routine GP testing and testing services for patients already in hospital will resume tomorrow.

Thousands of hospitals procedures have been cancelled as a result today's strike and action last week.

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