Trade unions, hospital campaigns, patients groups and a variety of political organisations marched together in Dublin to protest at the public health crisis and for a decent public health service for all.
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Trade unions, hospital campaigns, patients groups and a variety of political organisations marched together in Dublin to protest at the public health crisis and for a decent public health service for all.
Pictured: Conor McLiam, Husband of Susie Long leads the march
Up to 10,000 filled Molesworth Street to hear speeches from many trade unions; Unite, INO, SIPTU, Impact and so on. There were contingents from many hospital groups:Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin, St Lukes Cancer Hospital Rathgar, Monaghan Hospital and many more.
Trade unionists and patients side by side. Pictured on right is Janet Byrne (Patients Together)
The People Before Profit Alliance, Labour Party, Sinn Fein, Socialist Workers Party, Socialist Party, WSM and many more were present.
Pictured L to R: Mary Enwright (INTO) and Des Derwin (DCTU)
The DCTU which were the driving force behind the initiative have organised a conference bringing the various groups together on April 26th to discuss the way forward in the campaign.
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or get in touch with the DCTU via email: dctuhealth@gmail.com
Unite- the trade union on the National Health March in Dublin
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