‘Forgotten’ frontline workers demand pandemic recognition payment

Labour senator Marie Sherlock joined SIPTU members at a protest outside Beaumont Hospital, Dublin (SIPTU/PA)

Contract cleaning and security workers are demanding receipt of a pandemic recognition payment of €1,000 which was announced for eligible frontline health and ambulance workers.

Siptu members working in contract cleaning and security across Ireland held protests outside hospitals in Limerick, Dublin, and Galway to mark International Day of Justice for Cleaners and Security Guards.