Despite ongoing engagement between Fórsa and the HSE on the transition to the six health regions, no agreement has been reached on senior clinical reporting relationships as part of the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) model. Fórsa’s instruction of non-cooperation to members remains in place as union seeks answers on HSE proposals. 

Planned industrial action in January was suspended to allow for engagement to take place at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The issues in dispute include a stalled workforce review, resourcing of community hubs and outsourcing.  

ICTU warns that workers across Ireland cannot be forced to bear the full brunt of spiraling costs and has called on Government to act now to ease the economic pressure on workers. 

This year’s May Day in Dublin is putting the cost-of-living crisis for younger workers centre-stage at the annual rally on International Worker’s Day.

Now in its third year, Trade Union Week annually features numerous grassroots events organised by Fórsa branches across the country.