The SINTAP public service trade union met with the Secretary of State for Social Security last month to discuss the major staff shortages affecting the department. A wide range of posts are unfilled and a report of the latest situation is due to be finished by the end of November and will be discussed with the union at the beginning of December. Despite the difficult circumstances the union believes there is scope for negotiation, highlighting in particular to address problems with the pay and career structure. Read more at > SINTAP (PT)