Northern Ireland physios set for first vote on strike action

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has opened a ballot for physiotherapy staff working for the Health Service in the region to vote on industrial action over pay.The ballot will close on September 11.

The CSP Council is recommending members vote yes in support of strike action, and to an additional question which would give physiotherapy staff a mandate to undertake industrial action short of a strike. Claire Ronald, CSP senior negotiating officer for Northern Ireland, said considering industrial action is always a last resort.

“Considering industrial action is always a last resort for HSC staff who are dedicated to their patients, their colleagues, and the services they provide but the situation in Northern Ireland cannot continue.“The lack of a functioning executive makes the situation extremely difficult, but we must find a way to address this.

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