Union leaders, including Kevin Callanan of Forsa, have responded to Minister Jack Chambers' call for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission ahead of a major public sector strike. Unions argue that the government has failed to address pay increases in light of rising inflation, leaving their members facing a pay cut in real terms. Unless the government changes its stance and commits to meaningful negotiations that account for cost of living challenges, widespread disruption to schools, health, and public services is expected from Wednesday.