Public service unions overwhelmingly endorsed the new agreement called Building Momentum earlier this week. Fórsa was among the 13 ICTU-affiliated public service unions that backed the deal after its members supported it by a 96% margin in a national ballot.

Fórsa has welcomed assurances, given by local government minister Darragh O’Brien on Tuesday (23rd February), that local authority workers won’t be forced to transfer to Irish Water.

Official public health restrictions on workplace attendance will stay in place until 5^th April at the earliest after the Government announced that Level Five restrictions would remain in force until then.

Almost half the people who report a cancer diagnosis at work say it has a negative impact on their career prospects, including being overlooked for promotion.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has said that employers of workers who refuse Covid-19 vaccinations should undertake a risk assessment in cases where the staff member could be exposed to Covid-19 in the workplace.

Fórsa has urged the Government to reconsider its decision to seek the downgrading of proposed new EU rules aimed at tackling low incomes through strengthened collective bargaining.

Fórsa president Michael Smyth is organising a mental health webinar for members which will focus on building resilience. The virtual event takes place between 1.00pm and 2.00pm on Thursday 4th March.