The HSE has agreed to meet to discuss Fórsa’s concerns about the implementation of community healthcare organisations (CHOs) after the union said it was ready to cease cooperation with interim agreements, including reporting and governance arrangements.

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.

The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) is now expected to make its initial report on professions and grades experiencing recruitment and retention difficulties at the end of July.

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Strong growth in the European economy has not improved the quality of life for workers according to a report by EU research outfit Eurofound. Living and working in Europe says “groups within our society are being failed by the economy, the labour market and social policy.”

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.

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.