A Leitrim Union official is warning that unless the government offer a significant pay increase to workers in the public sector more disruption can be expected this month.

 

The warning from Forsa’s Derek Kellegher comes as the Public Expenditure Minister says disruption to essential services if unions press ahead with another nationwide strike next week. Would be'extremely regrettable'

 

Government officials and union representatives are due to engage with an independent group chaired by WRC Chairman Kevin Foley today, in a bid to break the deadlock.

 

 

Derek Kellegher is the Assistant General Secretary at Fórsa Trade Union and represents workers in the Local Government & Local Services in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, and Mayo.

 

He says a creditable pay increase needs to be offered by the government.

A Leitrim Union official is warning that unless the government offer a significant pay increase to workers in the public sector more disruption can be expected this month.
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The warning from Forsa&rsquo;s Derek Kellegher comes as the Public Expenditure Minister says disruption to essential services if unions press ahead with another nationwide strike next week. Would be'extremely regrettable'
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Government officials and union representatives are due to engage with an independent group chaired by WRC Chairman Kevin Foley today, in a bid to break the deadlock.
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Derek Kellegher is the Assistant General Secretary at F&oacute;rsa Trade Union and represents workers in the Local Government &amp; Local Services in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, and Mayo.
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He says a creditable pay increase needs to be offered by the government.

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