Fórsa has announced the recommencement of industrial action in local authorities, citing the failure of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) to engage meaningfully with the union on the establishment of a job evaluation scheme for workers in the sector.

Fórsa has written to City and County Council managements across the country, calling for protective measures to be enacted to protect library workers from harassment by far-right agitators.

The Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG) is set to meet later today to discuss the ongoing transfer of water services from local authorities to Irish Water. The phased transfer began in February this year.

Fórsa and Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) have agreed to enact the review clause of the local authority blended working agreement, which gives all council staff the right to apply for remote or blended work arrangements.

Fórsa General Secretary and former ICTU President Kevin Callinan has reiterated that workers and their families are the victims of inflation, not the cause.

Fórsa’s Wicklow Health branch has helped to establish a brand-new tag rugby team in memory of union members who have sadly passed away.