The Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) is a collective agreement that applies to a wide range of public sector workers in Ireland. The agreement was signed in 2018 and is intended to provide stability and certainty for both workers and employers over a period of three years.
The PSSA covers workers in a range of sectors, including education, health, justice, and local government. It sets out pay rates, working hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for these workers.
Under the terms of the PSSA, workers are entitled to pay increases of up to 7.6% over the course of the agreement. This includes a 1% pay increase that was implemented in September 2017, before the agreement was signed.
The PSSA also provides for a number of additional measures to improve working conditions for public sector workers. For example, it includes provisions for the recruitment of additional staff in certain areas, such as healthcare and education. It also includes measures to address issues such as workplace bullying and harassment.
One notable feature of the PSSA is its focus on flexible working arrangements. The agreement includes provisions for remote working, job-sharing, and other flexible working arrangements, which are becoming increasingly important in the modern workplace.
Overall, the PSSA is seen as a positive development for public sector workers in Ireland. It provides greater certainty and stability in terms of pay and working conditions, while also addressing a number of important issues such as workplace bullying and harassment.
