Negotiations on a possible successor to the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) will resume this morning (Friday 4^th December) after a spat over the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s (DPER) handling of the talks.

Fórsa’s civil service division is tackling the issue of outsourcing head on, and has cited three employments for breaching protections against privatisation set out in successive national agreements.

Over a third of civil servants think their promotion chances will be hampered if they avail of flexible work options, according to a new study.

Unions have welcomed reports that parents' leave will eventually be extended to nine weeks for mothers and fathers, in line with Ireland’s commitments under an EU directive.

The agreed national guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19 in workplaces has been upgraded.

Fórsa has secured an agreement with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding heritage staffing issues.

Over 80% of those who attended Fórsa’s virtual 2020 national conference said it was a positive experience, despite an overwhelming desire to return to in-person events once Covid restrictions are relaxed.

Violence against women and girls – and particularly domestic violence – has intensified since the outbreak of Covid-19 according to studies and reports from those working with the people affected.