School secretaries and caretakers who are members of the trade union Fórsa are to be balloted on draft proposals relating to their pay and employment conditions. The proposals come through a process linked to the Workplace Relations Commission.
Fórsa says the move follows intensive negotiations that run into the early hours and that strike action is withdrawn as part of efforts to resolve the dispute through the established process. The ballot covers elements including pay, pensions and leave entitlements, with the union presenting the proposals for members to vote on.
While outlets report the same overall decision to hold a ballot, they differ in emphasis. Highland Radio highlights the negotiation timeline and the involvement of caretakers in the proposals, while RTE focuses on the specific categories of employment terms members will vote on.
