New pay agreement for CE staff  

Following negotiations between the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and an ICTU led group of unions representing workers in the Community Employment sector, a new pay deal was agreed on Wednesday 30th April. 

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Pay deal reached in Premier Lotteries Ireland
by Hannah Deasy

Following extensive engagement, a pay deal has been negotiated for workers in Premier Lotteries Ireland. 

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New IAA strategy in development  
by Hannah Deasy

At a recent meeting of the Aviation Stakeholders Forum, the IAA announced that a stakeholder consultation process would take place as part of the development of a new ‘Statement of Strategy’ for the 2026-2028 period.

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AI use in public services should prioritise public safety and trust - Fórsa
by Niall Shanahan

The Government launched its ‘Guidelines for the Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service’ yesterday (Thursday). Fórsa national secretary Catherine Keogh welcomed the emphasis on prioritising public trust and people’s rights.

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ICTU Minority/Migrant Worker leadership training
by Brendan Kinsella

Ahead of the first online session of the ICTU Stronger Together Project: Ethnic Minority/Migrant Worker Leadership Training we spoke to Fórsa’s Khalid El-Busaidy, who shared his experience as part of the first class to take the training.

 

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Last chance to shape the future of collective bargaining: When we act together, we win together.
by Mehak Dugal

Only three days left to get your submission into the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's public consultation on Ireland's action plan to promote collective bargaining.   

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Avoiding in-work poverty and introduction of living wage should be of utmost priority
by Mehak Dugal

In-work poverty and an increase in the national minimum wage to bring it up to a living wage were the main calls highlighted in Fórsa’s recent submission to the Low Pay Commission.

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Show solidarity with Palestine
by Mehak Dugal

Members are invited to a coffee morning in Nerney's Court before the march on Saturday 17th May.

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"We Look After Each Other"

Watch our recap video of Fórsa's Educational Division Conference 2025.

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Learn something new every May
by Brendan Kinsella

Take a look at what the Skills Academy has on offer for members this May.

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Activists! Last chance to register for our Campaign Summer Series
by Hannah Deasy

The Fórsa summer series returns this year, taking place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone.

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