Public Service workers overwhelmingly reject pay offer

Those working in Public Services on the Island will be balloted on the possibility of industrial action.

It comes as members of Prospect and Unite Trade Unions have overwhelmingly rejected a 5.5% pay offer.

It was turned down by 77% of Prospect and 91% of Unite.

Mick Hewer, Prospect Negotiations Officer, says 'the response from the employer after an initial offer of 5% was rejected was to make an improved offer of 5.5% - it was obvious that was insufficient.'

He adds that members of both unions 'have had enough of meaningless discussions.'