UNISON ASKS PUBLIC TO CLAP FOR BLUE LIGHT SERVICES
Tonight at 8pm the public is being asked to show its support for UNISON members and all those working in frontline public services responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The public should join in a mass round of applause at 8pm while staying in their homes.
UNISON members working at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, alongside their colleagues working in community care throughout the Southern Health Trust, the NI Fire and Rescue Service and the NI Ambulance Service will hold a short event to recognise and acknowledge the public support, making sure at all times to abide by the public health measures in place around social distancing. Their message to the public will be to thank them for their support and remind them to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
Commenting on the support shown by the public, UNISON Newry and Mourne Branch Secretary, and health worker, Catherine Farrell said:
“We want to thank the public for their support. We are staying here working for you here in Newry and throughout the Southern Trust – all we ask is that you follow government guidelines and stay at home for us. We also want to thank all other key frontline workers. Tomorrow is 1st May. May Day. Stormont, Belfast City Hall and beyond will be lit up in red tomorrow for the workers. All we ask is for the public to stay at home whilst we work”.