Irish public sector unions suspend strike ahead of mediated discussions
Irish public sector unions have suspended a strike planned for next week after agreeing to mediated discussions with the government on a framework for pay negotiations.
Dublin, Ireland. Ireland’s public sector unions have suspended a second day of widespread strike action scheduled for next week after reaching an agreement with the government on Friday to enter mediated discussions this weekend. The process aims to establish a framework for formal negotiations over pay increases.
Dispute over pay negotiations
Wednesday’s walkout involved teachers, civil servants and health workers across much of the Irish public sector. It was Ireland’s first major strike in nearly 20 years, following months of unsuccessful efforts by unions and ministers to establish the basis for pay negotiations.
The agreement reached on Friday provides for a process intended to resolve that obstacle and allow formal talks to begin.
Union seeks government follow-through
Kevin Callinan, chair of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions public services committee, told national broadcaster RTE that the newly established process offered a prospect of progress. He cautioned, however, that the government would need to demonstrate its commitments through action.
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