Global Nurses United Applauds Irish Workers' Negotiation Success

Irish Nurses and Midwives Secure Key Agreement with Government

Global Nurses United (GNU), an alliance of over 2.5 million nurses and healthcare professionals from 35 countries, has applauded the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) along with other Irish public-sector employees for their successful negotiations with the Irish government. This achievement helped avert a planned public-sector strike.

The agreement reached is a powerful demonstration of the potential of collective worker action. It underscores the influence labor has over workplace conditions. Remarkably, the draft agreement was finalized just hours prior to the scheduled work stoppage.

Healthcare workers worldwide are acutely aware of the pressures caused by rising inflation, increasing rent, and the high costs of childcare and energy. These issues significantly impact nurses' quality of work life. It is widely recognized that fair compensation is essential not only to provide nurses with a respectable standard of living but also to ensure the retention and recruitment of seasoned nurses who are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care. The latest success of the Irish nurses and midwives is commendable.