SIPTU to seek benchmarking boost for nurses
21/03/2006 - 08:15:37SIPTU has indicated that it expects significant pay increases for nurses during the next round of benchmarking.
The union is due to make a submission on the matter to the benchmarking body later this year.
Speaking at a meeting of SIPTU nursing representatives in Sligo last night, official Miriam McCluskey said nurses had to be properly rewarded for their work.
"They expect that the benchmarking body will understand that the role that they play in society generally and the role they play in the Irish health service needs to be recognised," she said.
