ieExplains: What is at stake in public sector pay deal?

With no agreement between Government and unions in place, the threat of strike action looms
Public Expenditure minister Jack Chambers said public sector pay deal could not be done 'at any cost'.

Public Expenditure minister Jack Chambers said public sector pay deal could not be done 'at any cost'.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 - 19:00
Paul Hosford

There has been much discussion in recent days around public sector pay. With no agreement in place going forward, unions and the Government have been put on something of a collision court. But what is at stake and who is saying what?

What is a public sector pay deal?

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