Will we see a break in the deadlock over public sector pay
Summary
Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, discusses the impending public sector strike scheduled to coincide with Ireland's EU presidency meetings. The conversation covers the dispute over pay increases, with unions demanding higher rates than the government's proposed 6.75% offer. McConnell analyzes the potential for significant disruption to Dublin and schools, noting that while the government seeks industrial peace, unions are leveraging their strength to maximize financial gains from the state's contingency budget.
Topics discussed
Show introduction and sponsor
Upcoming strike and EU presidency conflict
Recap of previous strike disruption
Details of the 6.75% pay offer
Union strategy and brinkmanship
Impact of teacher unions joining strike
Public support and government weakness
Budget contingency and cost of unrest
Conclusion and contact details
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