SIPTU has accused the Government of blatant bias in favour of employers in the current partnership negotiations.
Speaking after an address to a conference of union members in Galway this afternoon, SIPTU vice-president Jack O'Connor said the talks are destined for failure unless the Government changes its approach.
He said they need adopt an imaginative, positive, pro-active attitude which is about providing leadership and levering both sides towards agreement in order to ensure the prospect of success at the talks.