Better In a Trade Union is an all-island campaign which aims to ensure that all working people are aware of the benefits of being part of a trade union, and the strength of being part of a collective, representing and negotiating as a group of employees rather than as individuals.

Created by ICTU, this ambitious campaign features real trade union members talking about the benefits of trade union membership, in their own words.

The campaign seeks to profile the diverse nature of trade union members in Ireland, and the benefits that trade unions bring not only to members, but to society in general.

The members featured in the campaign talk in their own words about the benefits of being in a trade union, what it means to them, and how being in a union improves their working life. Fórsa members Isabella De Luca and Chris Cawley took part, and you can watch their videos on the Better in a Trade Union website.

The campaign will launch publicly on the 14^th of February 2024, with events in Dublin and Belfast, and will run until the end of April, culminating with the first ever Union Week, a celebration of progressive change taking place around May Day.

Union Week will be an exciting focal point for members to get involved in the campaign. We’re asking Fórsa branches and members to hold Union Week events in their workplace or region. These events could be coffee mornings, table quizzes, fun runs, seminars or concerts.

The idea is to encourage participation and activism amongst current union members and create an opportunity to encourage workers who aren’t yet members to join.

In the weeks ahead the union will be in touch with further details and information on how to order a Union Week materials pack.

With the Better in a Trade Union campaign, we are inviting prospective trade union members to be part of something bigger, so get involved and help us send a powerful message to the people of Ireland, that we are all better in a trade union.

The more members we have in the trade union movement the stronger we are, and the greater our  influence to push for the rights and benefits of working people across the island of Ireland.

The campaign can be followed on social media, and we would encourage our members and activists to follow, like, and share posts to help increase reach. Check out the campaign website for more information.

There’s never been a better time to join a union, and it’s never been easier. Join Fórsa today.