SIPTU representatives have welcomed a resolution of a dispute affecting 70 graduate paramedics who will now be offered permanent contracts in the National Ambulance Service.
This dispute was concluded following engagement between unions and HSE management yesterday (10th March).
SIPTU Sector Organiser, John McCamley, said: “Our members welcome the decision by the National Ambulance Service to abide by the pre-existing arrangements for permanent contracts to be offered to graduate paramedics.
“This decision will go a long way to giving some stability and reassurance to our members as they embark on their careers as paramedics.
“Unfortunately, they had to endure weeks of uncertainty and stress regarding future employment within the Service, and we hope that no future paramedic graduates are treated in this manner”.
He added: “While this dispute has been resolved, SIPTU National Ambulance Service members continue with their ballot for industrial action up to and including strike action over an array of other industrial relations issues.”