Health workers suspend action

UP to 15,000 health board workers, who had been blocking health reforms, have suspended their industrial action after securing safeguards over jobs and working conditions.

Yesterday’s breakthrough came after hours of negotiations between both sides throughout Wednesday night and into the morning.

IMPACT national secretary Kevin Callinan said a detailed framework agreement, negotiated by the union, had achieved firm safeguards on key issues including job security, work location, contractual terms, employment conditions, pensions and roles of responsibilities.