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New pension payment falls short
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Debenhams strike 300 days old
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Action sought on aviation incomes
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Oireachtas transport committee has asked Fórsa to provide it with full details of the German aviation income support scheme after the union made a presentation to TDs and senators earlier this week.

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Cabin crew fear for mortgages
by Mehak Dugal
 

Almost half of cabin crew with mortgages have availed of a mortgage break or holiday as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, according to a Fórsa survey. 

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Tánaiste seeks to water down workers’ rights
by Bernard Harbor
 

Irish unions have criticised an attempt by Ireland and eight other EU Governments to gut proposed new EU rules that would strengthen collective bargaining.

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Pension auto-enrolment delay disappoints
by Róisín McKane
 

The rollout of the auto-enrolment pension scheme is set to be delayed by at least a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Fórsa has learned.

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Unions consulted on domestic violence leave
by Mehak Dugal
 

The equality minister has invited the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) to discuss proposals for the introduction of domestic violence leave.

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New bullying code published
by Mehak Dugal
 

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a new bullying code of practice, which applies to all employers and employees regardless of where they work.

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Unions promote human rights
by Hazel Gavigan
 

A webinar on the role of trade unions in promoting and protecting human rights and equality is now available to watch online here.  

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Help sought for bereaved families
by Niall Shanahan
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has written to social protection minister Heather Humphreys urging the elimination of unnecessary bureaucracy faced by bereaved people cancelling public services.

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