'If things don’t change we won’t have medical scientists' say strikers at Cork University Hospital

Medical scientists say they are striking to protect the future of the profession

Members of the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association picketing for pay parity and equal career progression opportunities outside Cork University Hospital. Picture: Denis Minihane

‘You’re simply the best,’ blasted from a passing car radio as the driver beeped his horn and saluted striking medical scientists outside Cork University Hospital.

Although the strike has meant that tens of thousands of medical procedures and appointments are being cancelled nationally, many passing motorists were in loud support of the strikers, car horns repeatedly beeping and drivers giving thumbs up to the scientists.