Aviation recovery requires dialogue
by Hazel Gavigan
The aviation sector will be among the last to fully recover from the pandemic, and will require broad collaboration from trade unions, airlines, the aviation industry and government to ensure its sustainability in a post-Covid world.
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Post-PSSA talks ongoing
by Bernard Harbor
Negotiations on a possible successor to the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA), which governs pay and working conditions in non-commercial semi-state organisations, 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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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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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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