Public Sector Unions Prepare Strike | Belfast News

Public sector workers are gearing up for major action as unions hit a standstill in pay negotiations—no talks since June, and frustration is boiling over. Strike dates loom for October 14th and 21st, with some unions already voting yes, while others await member approval. Psychiatric nurses are leading the charge with a work-to-rule starting October 1st, citing soaring costs and future uncertainty. Health workers from SIPTU and Fórsa join them on September 30th, signaling widespread discontent. The government, through Public Expenditure, urges both sides to return to the table—but the ball’s in their court now. 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/9e51f92b629a3c7e