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New entrant engagement set for summer
by Bernard Harbor
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Women can, and should, all strive to be leaders– Fórsa president
by Niall Shanahan
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Life quality lags behind economic growth
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
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UN rep praises ICTU housing charter
by Bernard Harbor
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Unions back Ervia pay proposal
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa, Siptu and Unite members at Ervia / Irish Water have backed new pay proposals which will increase basic pay, by an average of 2.5% per year, up to March 2020.

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Ryanair pilots ballot for industrial action
by Niall Shanahan
 

Directly-employed pilots in Ryanair, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA), are currently balloting for industrial action on the issue of management’s approach to transferring pilots between its European bases.

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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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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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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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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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