Further meeting scheduled for 16 February

February 2nd: Unite public sector representatives met in Dublin today (Friday) to consider the terms of the proposed Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.

During a lengthy discussion, representatives noted that, of the maximum 3% on basic pay earmarked for local bargaining, just 1% will be implemented on 1 September 2025 with the remaining 2% to be addressed in any successor pay agreement.  Today’s meeting heard concerns that the deferred 2% will be viewed by Government as a down-payment on a successor agreement, rather than its stated purpose of addressing local bargaining issues.

It was decided to hold a further meeting on Friday 16 February to decide whether or not to issue a recommendation in advance of balloting, and the nature of any recommendation. 

In advance of that meeting and any decision on a recommendation, Unite representatives will be engaging with our members in the workplace.