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Lunch and learn: The Rise of the Far-Right
by Róisín McKane
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Summer school returns
by Roisin McKane
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RTÉ workers’ concerns should be central in external review
by Mehak Dugal
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Better benefits for Fórsa members
by Roisin McKane
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Member's subscriptions changing lives
by Mehak Dugal
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Five days’ leave for caring duties
by Mehak Dugal
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Fórsa marks World Refugee Day
by Mark Corcoran
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Save the date: Fórsa Global Solidarity Autumn School
by Roisin McKane
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WRC talks to resume in job evaluation dispute
by Roisin McKane
 

Fórsa is to set to return to the Workplace Relations Commission to further engage with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) on the establishment of a job evaluation scheme for workers in local authorities. 

 

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Solidarity protest in support of Cork libraries
8th July 2023, 12.30pm, Cork City Library
by Róisín McKane
 

Fórsa is urging members to back a solidarity protest in support of Cork library workers next Friday, 7th July, at 12.30pm outside Cork City Library and marching to Cork City Hall at 1pm. 

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Fórsa concerned over outsourcing without consultation  
by Mark Corcoran
 

Fórsa has engaged with management in Dublin City Council to address the issue of outsourcing direct labour in Cleansing Management in Dublin city centre, without union consultation, a move that conflicts a national agreement.

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Branch Supports pilot launched
by Róisín McKane
 

Fórsa activists came together last Thursday (22nd June) to attend the launch of the Branch Supports pilot programme.

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Fórsa welcomes move to disregard historical convictions
by Roisin McKane
 

Fórsa has welcomed the announcement that Government is to disregard historical convictions for the committing of sexual acts between consenting men.

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Fórsa calls for fair evaluation of remote working requests
by Mehak Dugal
 

Fórsa has made a number of recommendations in its latest submission on a Code of Practice on the “Right to Request Remote Working.”

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Reducing tax rates ‘irresponsible’ says Kevin Callinan
by Mark Corcoran
 

Reducing tax rates in the upcoming budget would be inappropriate and irresponsible, according to Fórsa General Secretary, Kevin Callinan.

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ICTU visit Palestine
by Mark Corcoran
 

Fórsa’s General Secretary Kevin Callinan has recently returned from Palestine as part of a delegation from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).

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4DW Ireland presents case to TD’s in Leinster House
by Mark Corcoran
 

Ireland’s Four Day Week campaign presented their case to TD’s and senators at Leinster house last week.

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