Kevin Figgis
Irelandunion officialMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kevin Figgis is a health division organiser for Siptu, a prominent trade union in Ireland. He has been vocal about the negative impacts of outsourcing in the healthcare sector, particularly emphasizing how it undermines both worker rights and patient care. Figgis argues that the shift to private contractors prioritizes profits over health outcomes, leading to reduced pay and job security for workers, which ultimately affects the quality of service provided to patients.
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Kevin Figgis, the head of Siptu's health division, flagged September 30th as 'a day of action' at 30 hospitals countrywide.
Hospitals face disruption as three trade unions set to start campaign of industrial action – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-10
Ireland· 2026-09-10Also mentioned
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Kevin Figgis stated that outsourcing healthcare services devalues workers and undermines patient care.
Outsourcing in health service a threat to patients as well as staff, Siptu official tells conference – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-12
Ireland· 2025-04-12
