Perfusionists Strike Over Pay

Perfusionists — the unsung heroes keeping hearts and lungs alive during surgery — are striking across five hospitals, halting planned heart surgeries in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Frustrated by stalled pay negotiations and ignored Labour Court recommendations, they’re demanding fair compensation aligned with medical scientists. One nurse admits they’d rather be working, but feel cornered with no other way to be heard. Patient care remains the top priority as talks drag on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f529547650359f9