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IMPACT membership benefits
New guide to health job evaluation scheme
Civil service bereavement leave increased
Gender pay gap disclosure sought
Health professionals make their points
New union would strengthen workers’ hand
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New guide to health job evaluation scheme
by Bernard Harbor
 
IMPACT has published a guide to help union reps and members navigate the new health service job evaluation scheme. The booklet gives guidance on the application and assessment process, including the factors that are scored when job evaluations are carried out.
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Civil service bereavement leave increased
by Bernard Harbor
 
Civil servants whose spouse or partner has passed away are to see their bereavement leave increased from five to 20 days following agreement between IMPACT and civil service management. Bereavement leave on the loss of other close family members – such as parents or siblings – has also been increased from three to five days.
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Gender pay gap disclosure sought
by Lughan Deane
 
IMPACT wants the Irish Government to introduce regulations requiring employers to disclose information on the gender pay gap in their organisations. The call came after similar regulations were drafted in the UK, where they are set to come into effect in April.
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Health professionals make their points
by Linda Kelly and Bernard Harbor
 
Linda Kelly
Linda Kelly
The outcomes of a recent IMPACT roundtable forum for health and social care professionals are to be compiled into a report to inform union strategy in the sector. The event attracted over 50 professionals from a range of disciplines, and the union is inviting others to submit their views on the subjects covered at the forum.
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New union would strengthen workers’ hand
by Bernard Harbor
 
Union leaders believe the creation of a new 80,000-strong organisation – involving IMPACT, the CPSU and the PSEU – could significantly enhance workers’ strength in negotiations, while improving services available to union members.
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