Stronger protections for workers across the health service are urgently required, according to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ (ICTU) executive council.

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.

Unions representing workers in the community and voluntary sector, including Fórsa, met Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, this week to discuss pay and bargaining rights as part of the ICTU-led ‘valuing care: recognising work campaign.

Fórsa provides free support, guidance and professional legal advice to health and social care professionals (HSCPs) who are subject to ‘fitness to practise’ complaints under CORU professional registration arrangements.

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.

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.