The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) says it will ballot its members on industrial action, including strike action, over a pay dispute. Both outlets report that the union is preparing to consult its membership before taking any escalation.
According to one report, the dispute centres on what the INMO describes as the Government’s failure to put in place a clear basis for negotiations on a new public sector pay deal. The INMO argues that the lack of a defined negotiating framework is contributing to the breakdown in progress on pay for nurses and midwives.
The reporting does not specify a ballot date, the number of members affected, or the specific pay proposals being discussed. It also does not describe any response from the Government or other parties. Overall, the information available indicates that the INMO is moving toward a formal member ballot as the next step in its campaign for a change in the approach to public sector pay negotiations.
