Picture gallery: Hundreds of workers across Roscommon take to the picket line
Council staff on the picket line in Roscommon Town today. Pic: Ger O'Loughlin
Hundreds of public sector workers across County Roscommon took to the picket line today, Wednesday, as part of a 24-hour nationwide strike over a public pay deal
The industrial action includes healthcare staff, teachers, SNAs and civil servants.
All secondary and primary schools across the county are closed today while health services are also being significantly affected. They include routine hospital procedures, outpatient appointments, community-based services, day services, primary care clinics and other scheduled care services.
Many other services involving public sector workers are affected, including court sittings. Cases involving urgent domestic violence, childcare and custody issues are among the limited exceptions.
Roscommon County Council offices and libraries are closed today while the industrial action has also forced the closure of Leinster House in Dublin.
Union leaders say a second 24-hour strike is planned for next Wednesday, October 21st if an agreement on pay is not reached.
