Lab scientists vote to take industrial action over pay dispute

The Irish Medical Scientists Association, who help with urgent Covid-19 testing, say the pay disparity issue "must be addressed without delay." File Picture: PA

Irish medical scientists, who help carry out urgent Covid-19 testing, have voted to take industrial action if a long-standing pay dispute isn’t resolved.

The Medical Laboratory Scientists Association (MLSA) voted on the potential action at their AGM last weekend.