Dear members,

Earlier this week, we wrote to you asking you to support your union colleagues working as perfusionists at demonstrations due to take place on Thursday and Friday. 

These demonstrations will now not take place, following engagement with the HSE who have indicated that they are prepared to implement the Labour Court Recommendation LCR23209.

We have agreed to pause industrial action to allow for focused engagement on how the recommendation can be implemented in a manner that is consistent with its terms and intent.

Our position remains that the Labour Court recommendation is clear. This is a matter of implementation, not negotiation. We will now engage with the HSE to ensure that the recommendation is honoured in full and in a way that does not create further complications.

If a satisfactory pathway to implementation is not agreed, industrial action will resume, with stoppages already notified for Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July. 

Thank you for being ready to stand in solidarity with your union colleagues, we will continue to update you as developments arise.

Yours

Kevin Donoghue
Director of Campaigns