As you may be aware the PNA were contacted by the WRC yesterday morning to recommence pay talks.

The talks commenced at 10.30 yesterday morning and concluded at 4am this morning.

The Officer Board met at 1pm and the National Executive Committee (NEC) convened at 3pm to review the proposed agreement.

The NEC made the decision to suspend industrial action and strike action scheduled for tomorrow with immediate effect.

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CLOSING DATE - 1st DECEMBER 2026

Dear Colleagues

As I am sure you are aware from the media, formal Public Sector pay talks will commence tomorrow Monday 19th October, in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

The WRC have invited us to the talks tomorrow afternoon. The Officer Board have met over the weekend, and it was decided to suspend the Strike Action due to take place on Wednesday 21st October, the Industrial Action/Work to Rule will continue.

We will be attending the talks tomorrow afternoon in the WRC.

I want to thank you all for your support and commitment to date during this dispute.

We will keep you informed of any developments as they happen.

Kind Regards

Mr Peter Hughes

General Secretary