Public Sector Strike Called Off as Government and Unions Agree Pay Deal - 11/11/2026
A planned nationwide public sector strike on Thursday has been called off following an agreement between the Government and trade union leaders on a new pay deal for more than 300,000 workers.
The proposed deal will see pay increases totalling 10.75% over two years and nine months, with 2% backpay or a minimum payment of €1,200 from September 1st.
The union leadership has recommended suspending strike action, allowing individual unions to put the deal to their members for a vote.
The planned strike had threatened widespread disruption to schools, hospitals and public services across the…
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