More inspectors as work return intensifies
by Bernard Harbor
A significant number of civil and public service employers are stepping up plans for the re-opening of workplaces following the Government’s acceleration of ‘return to work’ measures earlier this month.
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Government programme foresees pay talks
by Bernard Harbor
The draft programme for government, now being considered by members of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, says a coalition Government made up of the three parties would seek to negotiate a new public service pay deal.
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Coalition proposal short on housing ambition
by Mehak Dugal
The Fórsa-backed ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign has called on an incoming government to deliver 100,000 new public homes, which is twice the number set out in the draft programme for government published earlier this week.
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Ratings agencies ranked low
by Bernard Harbor
The repayment of national debt incurred on foot of the coronavirus crisis can’t take precedence over investment in economic reconstruction, social solidarity and the creation of jobs capable of sustaining decent living standards.
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Unions celebrate public service day
by Niall Shanahan
The European Federation of Public Services Unions has called for a celebration of public service workers’ contributions during Covid-19 on the annual United Nations day of public services next Tuesday (23rd June).
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Campaign series starts next Friday
by Bernard Harbor
Fórsa’s summer series of webinars on campaigning issues kicks off a week today (1.00pm, Friday 26th June) when expert speakers will discuss ideas for a new post-coronavirus social and economic model, with people at its centre.
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Pride goes digital this year
by Mehak Dugal
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has organised a digital event on the role of trade unions in the fight for LGBT+ equality as part of this year’s Pride month.
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