Members of the SIPTU and ATGWU trade unions are set to strike on 7 April in protest at a decision by the Health Services Executive (HSE) to sign contracts with three private ambulance companies. The unions argue that the HSE decision is in conflict with an agreement it signed with the unions that would prevent any moves to privatisation without the express consent of the trade unions.
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