This week, in the Dáil, at annual 'Statements on Science Week' I raised the case of pay parity for #MedicalScientists.
18 months on from strike action, 10 months after the Devine Report, there's no excuse for delay.
@MedLabAssoc@ACSLM1@kevoboyle
In 2001 as Minister of Health, @MichealMartinTD accepted the findings of the Expert Group Report.
The report predicted huge growth in the area of Laboratory Medicine.
It recommended restructuring the profession of Medical Laboratory Technician, known since as Medical Scientists.
MLSA members set to debate a motion on industrial action at their AGM this Saturday due to lack of progress on longstanding pay and career development grievance - full press release at https://t.co/hh7VxWZgnp
Awkward conversation with one of our recent graduates today.
She has completed a four year, level 8 degree course, a six month clinical placement, and she has successfully obtained state registration as a Medical Scientist.
I congratulated her, then I had to tell her.......
Nigerian government security officials picking up thugs and hoodlums to either attack protesters or act like they are part of the protestors to cause disruption!!!! Fucking dumb fucks !!! Doing it in broad day light like we’re fucking stupid ! OMG !!!!
These are the peaceful, unarmed protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos, whom the Nigerian military shot live rounds of ammunition at; 20-10-20.
They were waving the 🇳🇬 flag, singing the national anthem when nonstop fire was opened on them.
They continued singing ... 💔💔 #EndSARS
George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20 bill. For George Floyd, a man my age, with two kids, it was a death sentence. For me, it is a story I sometimes tell at parties. That, my friends, is White privilege.