Industry and Employment Correspondent Public service employees belonging to the Unite and Connect trade unions have voted to accept the proposed new "Building Momentum" public service agreement. Unite members voted by a margin of three to one. The union leadership had not issued any recommendation either for or against the proposals. Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Richie Browne said the challenge now was to maximise benefits for public sector workers through the processes provided for under the agreement. "In particular, we will be closely monitoring implementation of the sectoral bargaining provision to ensure that it delivers for our members. We will also be actively engaging with the independent body tasked with addressing the additional unpaid hours or so-called Haddington Road hours," he said.