Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement by trade unions that they have accepted his proposals on pay parity and safe staffing.
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The joint union statement followed separate consultations with their members.
The Minister said: “I very much welcome this trade union announcement. My first objective on taking up the post of Health Minister was to secure a resolution to the industrial action and I am delighted that this has now been achieved.
“This was made possible through important pay and staffing commitments which I was able to make with Executive-wide backing and I am grateful to my colleagues around the Executive table for this vital support.
“As I have repeatedly stated, our health service will need sustained investment year on year for the sake of patients and staff."
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