Council faces industrial action over ‘acting-up’ pay

One of the country’s busiest local authorities is facing industrial action, including the possibility of strikes, by its staff over a decision to remove "acting-up" pay from a number of workers.

According to Impact trade union which represents the staff, South Dublin County Council wants to “regularise” a number of long-term positions which have been filled by staff who have been “acting up”.

As well as losing the position, the staff also lose the allowance which comes with operating above their grade.