New public service deal recommended
by Bernard Harbor
Fórsa’s elected National Executive met earlier this week and decided overwhelmingly to recommend acceptance of the proposed new public service agreement, Building Momentum. The proposals will be put to a ballot of the union’s members early in the New Year.
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Delay in parent’s leave increase
by Bernard Harbor
The cabinet has finally approved an increase in parent’s leave from two to five weeks for each parent, but says this can’t happen until April 2021 because IT systems need to be updated to make it possible.
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Frontline civil servants are key workers, says Fórsa
by Bernard Harbor
Fórsa has called for certain civil servants, including those in social welfare offices and customs and border posts, to be included as key workers who to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccinations once they are approved for use in Ireland.
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Domestic abuse leave in pipeline
by Hazel Gavigan
Victims of domestic violence will soon be entitled to a period of paid leave from work, after last week’s Government announcement that there is to be a public consultation process on the matter.
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