Talks on a new public sector pay deal continue
Summary
Tom Fitzgerald of Unite discusses ongoing public sector pay talks, criticizing the Taoiseach for making unhelpful comments on productivity that risk angering workers. He emphasizes that unions must address the cost-of-living crisis and that any deal will be subject to democratic member approval. While strike action has been suspended, work-to-rule actions continue as negotiations proceed at the Workplace Relations Commission.
Topics discussed
Introduction and context of pay talks
Solidarity of public sector workers
Criticism of Taoiseach's interference
Why political comments are destructive
Focus on cost of living crisis
Reaction to negotiators' performance
Pressure to deliver a good deal
Basis of union anger and expectations
Democratic process and timeline
Status of work-to-rule and strikes
Unhelpfulness of ongoing industrial action
Closing remarks and contact info
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