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Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down

May 14, 2026 17:41
By Shannonside News
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Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down

Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Planned strike action for next week by unions representing workers in the National Ambulance Service has been called off.

The Labour Court held a meeting today with representatives from SIPTU and UNITE and HSE management.

Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Protests took place in Athlone, Carrick-0n-Shannon, Loughlynn, Longford and Roscommon.

SIPTU organiser and Leitrim native Ciaran Sheridan says next week’s strike has been suspended - but talks will resume on Monday.

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