Fórsa is hosting a series of solidarity events this November, including a seminar on economic action, workplace walkout initiatives, and encouraging members to participate in the national demonstration for Palestine solidarity.

Saturday 22nd November - Fórsa Seminar  

Across Palestine, workers, families, and entire communities are enduring the unbearable. As trade unionists, we have always known that our struggles are bound together. An injury to one is an injury to all. Now, more than ever, we must let that principle guide us.   

On Saturday 22nd November Fórsa is hosting a seminar on actions of economic solidarity with Palestine. It will be a day to build members’ skills, deepen our knowledge and understanding on issues affecting Palestinian people and workers, and strengthen our movement for solidarity.

This seminar builds on motions adopted at our 2024 national conference calling for decisive action on economic engagement with Israel and the Occupied Territories. Together, we’ll explore how we can use our collective power to challenge Irish complicity, promote equality, and stand in true solidarity with Palestinian workers and communities. 

On the day, we’ll be hearing from: 

• Makan: an organisation providing transformative education to strengthen the movement for Palestinian liberation. 
• Workers in Palestine: An organisation representing over 30 Palestinian trade unions and professional associations, united in their call to end all complicity and stop arming Israel amid the unfolding genocide in Gaza, and 
• Irish activists who have stood on the frontlines of solidarity. 

This event is open to all Fórsa activists, whether you’ve long been involved, are just beginning to take action, or just want to learn more about Palestinian solidarity in practice. Come ready to share ideas, learn, and plan real, meaningful steps of solidarity with Palestine that you can implement in your workplaces and communities. 

Register here to take part: Fórsa Palestine solidarity seminar - November 22nd - 10.30am - 15.00pm – Fill in form 

Friday 28th November - Workplace Actions 

You can also take action in your workplaces on the upcoming Day of Action with Palestine, organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). These will be voluntary, off-site actions during lunch or break time. 

In response to ICTU’s call, Fórsa is urging members to join the nationwide workplace action for Palestine. Together, we’ll demand that the Irish Government implement the Occupied Territories Bill (including services) and end Ireland’s complicity in Israel’s violations of international law.  

Some suggested actions for branches on the day include: 

• Workplace walkouts during rest breaks or lunchtime  
• Workplace photos with banners and signs in solidarity  
• Lunch and learn solidarity sessions 
• Contacting TDs and Senators to demand full implementation of the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB), including the provision of services  
• Signing and sharing a petition in support of the full enactment of the OTB 
• Awareness raising briefings focused on the BDS list and actors involved in it.  

If you or your branch will be taking part in the November 28th Day of Action, and have any questions or would like to share the activities planned, please get in touch with campaigns@forsa.ie 

Saturday 29th November - National Demonstration 

The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Committee (IPSC) has organised a National Demonstration to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Saturday, 29th November.  

Fórsa members will be participating in the next national demonstration for Palestine. All members who wish to take part in the demonstration are encouraged to join the Fórsa delegation that will be marching as part of the trade union bloc.  

The delegation will leave Nerney’s Court at 12.30pm to join the trade union bloc, gathering outside Mandate’s offices across the road from the Gate theatre on Cavendish Row. Members are welcome to join the delegation at Nerney’s Court or meet directly outside Mandate.  

The march will begin at the Garden of Remembrance at 1pm and finish outside the Dáil on Molesworth Street/Kildare Street. 

If you would like to become more involved with Fórsa’s Palestine actions and demonstrations or would like to receive regular updates on the union’s activities in this area, please get in touch at campaigns@forsa.ie. 

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