Workers in the public service and elsewhere have been urged by the Government to resume remote working unless it’s necessary for them to attend the workplace in person.

Talks on the future of local authority-provided water services resumed in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) earlier this month, when Fórsa reiterated that it would not accept forced transfers of staff into Irish Water.

The transition to a zero-carbon economy will lead to the phasing out of some occupations, together with new employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs.

Ireland’s social welfare structure must change to match pay-related payments common in many European countries, according to ICTU general secretary Patricia King.

Irish unions have demanded that the Government puts pressure on Hong Kong authorities over the dissolution of independent trade unions there.

Fórsa is urging its members to sign an international petition calling on the European Commission to allow the production of approved Covid-19 vaccines to competent and safe pharmaceutical facilities around the world.