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1% of Irish society now owns more than a quarter of the country's wealth
by Mark Corcoran
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No case to retain low VAT rate in hospitality - ICTU
by Niall Shanahan
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Sign up to reduce your childcare fees
by Mehak Dugal
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Irish Labour History society
by Niall Shanahan
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Safe access zones will not prohibit industrial action
by Mehak Dugal
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Membership subscription ceiling increased from 1st January
by Roisin McKane
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Pilots at Ryanair back new collective agreement 
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa pilot members at Ryanair have backed a new four-year collective agreement with the airline.

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Fórsa calls for additional driver testers
by Mark Corcoran
 

Fórsa has sought the retention of several temporary driver tester contracts along with the hiring of full-time driving testers, to meet the huge demand and clear the backlog for driving tests.

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Community and Local Employment pay talks head to WRC
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa and SIPTU will form ICTU-led delegation at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Thursday, 2nd February, where a conciliation process will get underway on behalf of members in Community Employment (CE) and Local Employment (LE) services.

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Lunch and learn with Fórsa’s Skills Academy
by Roisin McKane
 

The Fórsa Skills Academy is kicking off series of online training sessions later this month, providing information and guidance across a range of topics of interest and benefit to members, activists, and representatives.

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New AA Roadside Rescue plan for members
 

Fórsa members can now save 50% on their AA Roadside Rescue plan, through a new and exclusive union negotiated scheme.

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Fórsa stands with refugees and communities
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa has said the union stands in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers, and has criticised protests designed to intimidate those in direct provision and emergency accommodation.

 

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