Should public sector workers be forced to maintain minimum service levels during strikes?

The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act allows the government to set minimum service levels in key sectors like health, transport, and education during strikes, requiring some staff to work under threat of dismissal. Proponents argue this is necessary to protect public safety and ensure people can access essential services during industrial action. Opponents argue it is a draconian attack on the fundamental right to strike and that the government should solve the root causes of disputes—low pay and poor working conditions—rather than legislating against the symptoms.