Fórsa members are to escalate ongoing industrial action at Oberstown Children Detention Campus, arising from the continuing dispute over resourcing and the provision of safe staffing at the campus.

Union representatives met Aer Lingus management this week, on Wednesday 29th July, in the first engagement since the airline announced job cuts earlier in the month.  

IALPA members at Emerald Airlines have voted overwhelmingly to back a new collective labour agreement (CLA), delivering significant improvements in pay, career progression and conditions of employment. Cabin crew are also organising at the airline, leading to a recent surge in membership.

Fórsa’s cabin crew branch has stepped up their ongoing campaign for restoration of credit value and an overhaul of the credit system for Aer Lingus cabin crew, despite the company’s recent announcements regarding restructuring.

Officers of the Public Services Committee (PSC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) met officials from the Department of Public Expenditure yesterday in a bid to address outstanding local bargaining issues under the now-expired public service agreement.

Library workers who faced intimidation, harassment and abuse during a coordinated campaign targeting public libraries have been nominated for the Emilio Gabaglio Award, an international trade union prize recognising outstanding solidarity-based action across Europe. 

The October event will create a space for participants to share experiences and best practices on mitigating psychosocial risks at work.