Unions ratify new public-sector pay deal

'Unions do expect to be back in negotiations next year to secure pay terms beyond the lifetime of the current agreement, which will expire at the end of 2023,' said Ictu president Kevin Callinan. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A new public sector pay deal has been ratified by unions.

The decision follows a meeting of the Ictu's public service committee (PSC) to consider the result of recent ballots by public service unions on the revised public service pay measures. The PSC will formally notify the Government and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today.