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Public Sector Craft Workers to Take Industrial Action

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Public sector craft workers, including electricians and plumbers, are to take industrial action later this month over a pay dispute.

Irish public sector craft workers, including those providing electrical and plumbing services, are set to take industrial action later this month.

The planned industrial action is the result of a dispute concerning pay. These workers deliver services across various public sector areas, with their roles specifically covering electrical and plumbing work.

No further details regarding the precise dates of the industrial action, the unions involved, or the specific public services that may face disruption have been disclosed in the announcement. The dispute highlights ongoing pay concerns among craft workers employed within the public sector.

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