In a major win for our members Fórsa has successfully secured collective bargaining rights with CoAction after years of tireless advocacy and negotiation. 

CoAction is the designated service provider for children & adults with an intellectual disability and Autism in the West Cork area.   

Fórsa assistant general secretary Eddie Walsh said: “This achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication and solidarity of our members, who have stood united in their pursuit of fair treatment and representation in the workplace. Through their resilience and commitment, we have reached a pivotal milestone in our journey towards greater empowerment and equality for all workers.”

Collective bargaining rights empower employees to negotiate with their employers on important issues such as wages, working conditions and organisational policies. 

Our members at CoAction will now have a stronger voice in shaping their workplace environment and ensuring their concerns are heard and addressed.

Arising from collective bargaining rights having been secured by Fórsa, SIPTU & the INMO, it was agreed by both management and unions that a full review of all internal policies and procedures was required as an initial step to commencing our collective engagement with the organisation.

It has also been agreed that management will engage with the union on any current issues, both individual and collective, pertaining to workplace/industrial relations matters which remain outstanding.

Eddie continued “This achievement reaffirms the importance of collective action in advancing the interests of workers and strengthening our communities.” 

"As we move forward, we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue with CoAction management to establish fair and equitable terms that benefit both employees and the organisation, and the service users who rely on CoAction. Working together we can cultivate a workplace culture founded on mutual respect, collaboration and collective well-being” he concluded.

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