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Fórsa backs sustainable development coalition
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Galway urged to tackle housing crisis
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New ‘green deal’ demand
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Limerick Soviet’s centenary celebrated
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Stobart crew ballot for industrial action
by Bernard Harbor
 

Cabin crew directly employed by Stobart Air in the Republic of Ireland are balloting for industrial action over the airline’s refusal to recognise Fórsa and negotiate with the union on staff pay and working conditions.

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WRC to hear leave claim
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) will hold a hearing later this month to examine Fórsa’s claim for additional annual leave for clerical and executive officer grades in non-commercial semi-state organisations.

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PLI staff to be consulted on pay
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Fórsa is to consult members on a new three-year pay deal in Premier Lotteries Ireland following a Labour Court recommendation.

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CE supervisors step up pensions campaign
by Niall Shanahan
 

CE supervisors and assistant supervisors will take part in a rally at Leinster House on Tuesday 16th April as part of their continuing campaign to secure the implementation of the 2008 Labour Court ruling on access to an occupational pension scheme.

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Inspectors’ on-call claim upheld
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Labour Court has backed Fórsa’s claim for on-call allowances to be put in place for inspectors in the Commission for Railway Regulation.

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Gender pay law moves closer
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Legislation published by the Government has confirmed its intention to limit gender pay gap reporting requirements to organisations with more than 250 employees at first.

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Minister to launch Fórsa’s disability network
by Niall Shanahan
 

The launch of the Fórsa Disability Rights Network takes place this Saturday (6th April) at 11am at Fórsa's Nerney's Court office.

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Public supports more tax for housing
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird and Bernard Harbor
 

Two-thirds of Irish people believe housing should be made more affordable, even if it requires increased taxes, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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