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Unions Ballot as Talks Stall | Dublin News
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- Sep 6, 2026
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Summary
Public sector unions are poised for industrial action after overwhelming ballot approvals—96% at Fórsa, 97% at Siptu—following the expiration of their pay deal in June and stalled negotiations. Workers argue inflation has outpaced public sector wages by over five percent since 2020, demanding urgent attention. Minister Jack Chambers dismisses the balloting as unnecessary, claiming government support and fiscal responsibility, while accusing unions of wasting time by opting for ballots over direct talks. Tensions rise over communication gaps, with union leaders saying Chambers hasn’t met with them since taking office, though he counters that regular forums include union participation. Chambers now urges unions to return to the negotiating table for a fair, stable, and fiscally responsible deal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cfa4ccd905572b8b