Jack Chambers: “What I would say is strike action should be a last resort, not a first resort for trade union leaders.”

I want to find a pathway forward. I'm absolutely clear about that.

Just meeting every short-term pressure isn’t what will deliver a better State.

The best way to reduce uncertainty for public servants is for public service unions and associations to enter talks to reach a clear agreement on public service pay.

I'm absolutely serious and I wrote them as recently as yesterday saying pay will be discussed as a priority.