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New trade union studies programme
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Fórsa: Here to support you
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Debenhams: Mediator appointed as Fórsa sends support
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Public service talks ongoing
by Bernard Harbor
 

Negotiations on a possible successor to the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) will resume this morning (Friday 4th December) after a spat over the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s (DPER) handling of the talks.

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More action needed on parents’ leave
by Bernard Harbor
 

Unions have welcomed reports that parent’s leave will eventually be extended to nine weeks for mothers and fathers, in line with Ireland’s commitments under an EU directive.

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Workplace safety advice upgraded
by Bernard Harbor
 

The agreed national guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19 in workplaces has been upgraded.

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Virtual delegate conference well received
by Róisín McKane
 

Over 80% of those who attended Fórsa’s virtual 2020 national conference said it was a positive experience, despite an overwhelming desire to return to in-person events once Covid restrictions are relaxed.

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Violence against women intensifies
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Violence against women and girls – and particularly domestic violence – has intensified since the outbreak of Covid-19 according to studies and reports from those working with the people affected.

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Unions tackle far-right
by Mehak Dugal
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has launched a pro-mask campaign under the slogan ‘pro-mask = pro-worker’ as part of a new campaign to tackle the rise of far-right populism.

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