Who's striking, who's not? What you need to know ahead of nationwide day of protest next Wednesday
Public sector workers across Ireland are preparing for a large-scale strike on October 14th due to a dispute over expired pay agreements. The industrial action is expected to cause significant disruptions to health services and other public sectors.
Why it matters
This represents the largest public sector strike in Ireland since the 2009 financial crisis, highlighting growing labor unrest and economic pressure.
PUBLIC SERVANTS IN sectors across the country will take part in a large-scale strike on Wednesday 14 October that will cause widespread closures and disruption.
The strike is part of wider industrial action which began on 30 September amid a dispute over pay after the collective pay agreement covering public sector workers expired. A second strike day is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October if required.
Many workers are engaging in an all-out strike where workplaces will be closed; however, some have been given a derogation – a strike exemption – to allow them to carry out essential work such as emergency care.
Some union figures have warned that 400,000 workers could be striking; 385,000 workers are covered by the now-expired pay agreement, but not all are legally entitled to strike.
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