Public Sector Workers Prepare for Action | Belfast News

Local authority workers are launching a work-to-rule starting Wednesday, September 30th, refusing to go beyond contract terms or adopt unapproved work practices. This action follows stalled public sector pay negotiations since the old agreement expired June 30th, with unions like Fórsa accusing the government of ignoring core pay demands. Teachers’ union INTO is also preparing for industrial action next month, with potential strikes set for October 14th. The Department of Public Expenditure urges both sides to return to the table, insisting progress requires mutual engagement — but tensions are rising as unions push back against what they see as inade...