23,000 members have been asked how they would change their pay, in a unique opportunity to contribute to bargaining strategy. 

The responses will inform the shape of Fórsa’s second local bargaining claim, which will be lodged on behalf of members working in roles which are grades 4 to 7, including executive officers, administrative officers, higher executive officers and other equivalent roles. 

Local bargaining is a key feature of the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, outlined in Clause 4.2.1 of the agreement. It is a new process of national bargaining for collective issues specific to a grade, group or category.  Claims amounting to 3% can be made, however there will be no automatic payment without a claim being submitted.  

To ensure members’ specific challenges are addressed in these claims, Fórsa are consulting members prior to developing each claim. The surveys are cross sectoral, as are the claims, which powerfully demonstrates the commonality of issues faced by Fórsa members. 

Deputy general secretary Éamonn Donnelly urged members to take part, saying: “The survey has been developed by your colleagues on the EO/HEO/AO/Grade IV-VII Equivalent Grades Committee, and asks you for your priorities on pay and related matters. Tell us what matters to you by completing this short survey.” 

If you have any questions, please contact localbargaining@forsa.ie 

The survey is open now and will close at midday on Thursday 13th February. 

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