Agreement reached on interim resourcing plan at Oberstown
by Niall Shanahan

The outcome includes a number of time-bound measures that are necessary and practical steps toward creating a safe, stable working environment. Workers are urged to contact their representatives to ensure proper implementation and oversight

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Fórsa makes case for aviation rules that prioritise safety, high quality jobs, and fair competition

Fórsa has made a submission to the European Commission’s consultation for the revision of EU air services regulations. In the submission, the union argues that the scope of the regulation should be expanded to guarantee fair competition, improve regulatory oversight and safety, and protect workers from exploitation and decreasing standards. 

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Build on EU’s wage directive for a better future for workers
by Kevin Callinan

The emerging voice of our younger workers points to a generation with an appetite for engagement, campaigns for justice and greater worker advocacy. We must nurture that. 

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Government opens consultation on the right to request remote working
by Niall Shanahan

With renewed noise in the media over hybrid work again last week, the Fórsa campaigns unit is urging members to take back control of the conversation from employers and pundits and ensure new policy is shaped by the people who actually do the work.

 

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Living Wage and collective bargaining plans to proceed following EU Court ruling
by Niall Shanahan

Europe’s top court confirmed the EU Adequate Minimum Wage Directive is built on rock-solid ground. The ruling gives Ireland and the EU a clear mandate to push ahead with reforms that workers have waited far too long to see delivered.

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As pension auto- enrolment approaches ICTU call for vigilance 
by Mehak Dugal and Hannah Deasy

The introduction of the pension auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme, called My Future Fund, will start from 1st January 2026. ICTU has warned union members to ensure that any new occupational pensions schemes meet the minimum conditions of auto-enrolment. Fórsa is holding an information session for members concerned on Tuesday 9th December. 

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The Cashew Connection: How Fórsa members are transforming lives in Burkina Faso
by James Redmond

Through a decade-long partnership with Self Help Africa, Fórsa members are helping Burkinabe cashew farmers reap the real rewards of their labour.

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Stand in solidarity with Palestine
by Mehak Dugal

Preparation underway for rolling solidarity activities from workplace walkouts to seminars and large scale rallies. 

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