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Originally published 1911
Authors Robert Michels
LC ClassJF2049. M6
Page count401
OCLC02067594
Translators Eden Paul
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Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy is a book by the sociologist Robert Michels, published in 1911 and first introducing the concept of iron law of oligarchy. It is considered one of the classics of social sciences, in particular sociology and political science.

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The Action began at 08:00 PM GMT on Wednesday in a second wave of protests over wages and staffing.

About 9,000 Nurses in Northern Ireland have begun a 12-hour strike.

The event began at 08:00 PM GMT on Wednesday in a second wave of protests over wages and staffing.

More Than 2,000 appointments and procedures were cancelled, including A Number of elective caesarean operations.

The Health and Social care Board said that it expects "significant disruption". Information from health trusts on the services, which can be found the subject.

Some schools for children with special needs will not be closed, because they provide medical cover.

the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Director Pat Cullen BBC Radio Ulster voice ' s Good Morning Ulster programme, the Nurses felt "bullied" by health officials.

her comments followed A Warning by The Heads of state and government in Northern Ireland health trusts" on Tuesday.

She Said there was a feeling among the Nurses that you are an "easy target" for budget Cuts .

RCN-Director Pat Cullen

"Nurses , do not need to act with sympathy you need," She Said .

"We don't need a health care system that is fed to the car in any gear.

"we see once again a sense of responsibility to the lowest paid workers and Nurses , to bear the brunt of the bullying now and must say that the Nurses are responsible for The Mess we are in. "

Seamus McGoran, interim chief executive of The South Eastern health and Social Care Trust, were also said in a BBC Radio Ulster, employees, "a clear statement" by the strikes and positions of trust "fully supports the workers in their legitimate claim for pay-parity".

He added: "We are going to blame the staff for the recording of industrial action, we understand why you have taken the measures you have taken.

"It is very important for the employees to keep calm in this situation. "

But he said there were concerns about the timing of The Action during the "busiest week of the year".

"It is likely to be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

"it will be a difficult day. "

Nurses protest in front of Altnagelvin hospital

services to the health and social care affected.

patients with a scheduled outpatient appointment or surgery, which has not yet been contacted by their trust, should participate as normal.

analysis:

Marie Louise Connolly Bbc News NI health correspondent

Clearly, the unions are not budging. They remain steadfast in their determination to highlight what they view as an injustice for both patients and staff in the health and social care.

While health chiefs, in the Eleventh Hour , it is important to remember that this is simply sneak up on you.

The System has been stretched, and in terms of personnel for years - Long before the strike took place.

According to the unions, to The Public in the back. The support has not waned.

But what is different in this New Year , that The Hope of The Assembly will be up and running now, removed almost.

This Week , the strikes go on, the two on Wednesday and Friday.

The problem is, what happens if next week there is No Agreement between the Political Parties , and The Unthinkable happens - is called to a choice.

the trade unions, then, in a cul-de-sac?

that is the concern for all.

the patient, the cancelled of the service or the order will be, and notified by The Trust . Appointments will be rescheduled.

All of The Emergency departments (EDs), expected to remain open.

But, with less staff, it is likely to have an impact on how quickly the patient and discharge.

Minor injury units in South Tyrone, Mid-Ulster and Bangor will be closed.

another blow, the members of both the RCN and the health union Unison on Friday.

The Department of health says that you can't meet the budget or The Authority , the demands of The Union .

The First Strike of the Royal College of Nursing members took place in December. It was their First In The Union in the 103-year history.

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the RCN called for "urgent action to address the unsafe staffing and to provide pay parity with colleagues from across the UK".

The Statement said, it will be around 2,800 vacant were dropped, nursing posts in Northern Ireland and pay 15% in real terms in recent years.

Ms Cullen said, the employer and The Department of health had known about the planned strike since November 2019.

She Said the Nurses remained "no other choice".

"We all want to see a quick solution to this crisis," She Said .

"However, this is not backed up, by trying to blame the nursing staff, the consequences of the decisions in the energy. "

A spokesman for the Health and Social Care (HSC) organisation, said: "Our clear message is, if you is seriously ill or injured in The Emergency room, The Place to go. "

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'Exhausted'

Valerie Thompson, a Deputy ward sister in the city of Londonderry, Altnagelvin hospital, the concern for safe staffing and pay-parity, brought the pickets, it is said.

"We need the right amount of staff to care for our patients, give them the respect, dignity, care that you deserve," She Said .

"We have a loyal workforce; we get it, and rally around.

"But it is difficult. We miss break, Go Home late, the staff are simply exhausted. "

The Deputy ward sister said the sick sisters" to stand up for what is right."



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Source of news: bbc.com

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