A new branch of Fórsa has been created for barristers who engage in state-funded work, to assist them in collectively organising on issues facing their profession. 

The union’s National Executive Committee (NEC) authorised this initiative following a request from barristers engaged in state-funded work to become members of Fórsa. As Ireland’s largest public sector union, with a diverse membership in both the public and private sector, Fórsa’s NEC authorised a modified membership which covers organising, lobbying and campaigning activity and provides access to member-only benefits.  

The branch will be housed in the union’s Services and Enterprises division. Head of the division Katie Morgan said: “The Fórsa barristers' branch has been established to assist barristers engaged in state-funded work to collectively organise on the issues facing their profession.” 

“In recent years, Fórsa members have won improved conditions in the private sector, and in the commercial semi-state sector, in addition to our work with the public sector. We are happy to welcome barristers to the diverse group of members within the division, and look forward to helping them organise to win on matters of importance to their profession.” 

Barristers engaged in state-funded work and wishing to join can get more information by contacting the division directly: servicesandenterprisesinfo@forsa.ie.

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