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Pharmacy career structure ballot underway
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa has commenced a ballot of hospital pharmacist members working in acute hospitals. The ballot, which closes on Thursday 10th September, is for the approval of a range of proposals to revise career structures. It follows a WRC conciliation process that sought to implement the 2011 McLoughlin report, and a follow up composite report in 2017.

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Dept of Health in breach of law – Fórsa
by Niall Shanahan
 

The Department of Health, by refusing to make provision for compensatory rest for health managers who have worked 60 to 70 hour weeks over seven days in recent months, has confirmed it is not prepared to comply with the state legislation on working time.

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Sisters of Charity protests continue
by Mehak Dugal and Niall Shanahan
 

Former staff of three insolvent Sisters of Charity facilities held a socially distanced protest last Wednesday (2nd September) to highlight their demands for a fair redundancy package and called for the protection of services in the community. A further protest is planned for next Wednesday (9th September).

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August Covid guidance remains in place
by Róisín McKane and Bernard Harbor
 

Public health Covid-19 guidelines were tightened last month, following an increase of coronavirus cases.

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Strong appetite for remote work – survey
Younger workers face particular challenges
by Róisín McKane
 

The experience of remote working during the Covid-19 emergency has demonstrated that work can be carried out remotely in ways that are productive and cost-effective, all while being attractive to employers and their staff.

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