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Sligo branch pay tribute ‘diamond’ colleague
by Niall Shanahan

Fórsa’s Sligo branch has paid tribute to Gerry Gilroy, secretary of the branch’s health section, who died suddenly on Thursday 7th June.

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Women can, and should, all strive to be leaders– Fórsa president
by Niall Shanahan

Organisations with fewer women in senior roles are losing out on the widest range of talent available to them, according to Fórsa president Ann McGee.

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New entrant engagement set for summer
by Bernard Harbor

Contacts between unions and officials from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) on the ‘new entrant’ issue will continue over the summer, according to Fórsa senior general secretary Shay Cody.

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UN rep praises ICTU housing charter
by Bernard Harbor

The United Nations’ special rapporteur on the right to housing has praised the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ Charter for Housing Rights, saying it “concretises” the key elements of her global campaign on the right to housing.

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Meeting due on community health organisations
by Bernard Harbor
 

The HSE has agreed to meet to discuss Fórsa’s concerns about the implementation of community healthcare organisations (CHOs) after the union said it was ready to cease cooperation with interim agreements, including reporting and governance arrangements.

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Unpaid parental leave may increase
by Hazel Gavigan
 

The maximum unpaid parental leave entitlement of 18 weeks per child could rise to 26 weeks if the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017, which passed through the Dáil last week, becomes law. The Bill, which was put down by the Social Democrats, would also extend the threshold for parental leave from eight years of age to 12.

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Initial pay commission report expected
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) is now expected to make its initial report on professions and grades experiencing recruitment and retention difficulties at the end of July.

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Aware issues plea for volunteers
by Roisin McKane
 

Do you want to help people impacted by mental health difficulties? Perhaps you have three hours a week to spare? If so, Aware urgently needs your help.

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Life quality lags behind economic growth
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Strong growth in the European economy has not improved the quality of life for workers according to a report by EU research outfit Eurofound. Living and working in Europe says “groups within our society are being failed by the economy, the labour market and social policy.”

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More than half young workers going hungry to pay rent - Congress
More than 80% of young workers say housing will influence vote in next election.
by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
 

One in two young workers are struggling to cover their housing costs and are going without meals and other essentials to pay their rent according to a new survey from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

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Fórsa audio bulletin episode 10
by Hazel Gavigan (audio editor)

In this episode we cover the Roscommon industrial action, concerns over plans to establish a single water facility, Fórsa retired members' benefits and more.

Presented by Hazel Gavigan and Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird.

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