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Public-sector strike begins across Ireland
300,000workers
More than 300,000 public-sector workers are on strike across Ireland.
More than 300,000 public-sector workers in Ireland began a 24-hour strike amid a pay dispute with the government. Further strike action is planned for 21 October.
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- 300,000workers
More than 300,000 public-sector workers are on strike across Ireland.
“More than 300,000 workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are on strike across the Republic of Ireland.”
- 24hours
The strike action will last 24 hours.
“The strike action will last 24 hours”
A further strike is planned for 21 October.
“with a further strike planned on 21 October”
- 100,000workers
More than 100,000 workers moved to work-to-rule measures at the end of September.
“more than 100,000 workers, including nurses, school staff and civil servants, moved to work-to-rule measures.”