Fórsa gives Government ‘hours not days’ to make public sector pay proposal
Irish trade union Fórsa has issued an ultimatum to the government to provide a credible public sector pay proposal within hours. Negotiations are ongoing, with the potential for a mediator to be appointed to resolve the dispute.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader economic tension regarding cost-of-living adjustments and labor relations in the public sector.
Fórsa secretary general Kevin Callinan speaking to the media outside Leinster House. Picture: Barry Cronin
Unions will give the Government “hours not days” to develop a credible proposal to begin public sector pay talks, Fórsa secretary general Kevin Callinan has said.
Mr Callinan said he believed the “ball is in the Government’s court”, but welcomed a more conciliatory approach from public expenditure minister Jack Chambers.
“We’ll obviously await with interest to see whether or not there’s something credible developed,” Mr Callinan said, speaking to Newstalk .
On Wednesday night, Mr Chambers said there was a “pathway” forward amid positive soundings from trade union leaders during Wednesday's strike action.
Mr Chambers said he was hopeful a deal could be delivered in the “national interest”, while adding he was happy for pay to be dealt with first.
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