The long running dispute centres on three key issues: a stalled workforce review, lack of consultation around new community hubs, and outsourcing of CMP services. The ballot closes on Friday 12th December. 

The HSE has confirmed it is to close the special scheme of paid leave for public service employees affected by Long Covid. The scheme will conclude on 31st December 2025, in line with the Labour Court recommendation earlier this year. The HSE has said no further extensions will be granted or permitted.

The public consultation on remote working closes next Tuesday 9 December. If this issue matters to you, don’t miss your chance to take part and fight for a real right to remote working and not just a right to request.

The introduction of the pension auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme, called My Future Fund, will start from 1st January 2026. Fórsa is holding an online information session for members concerned on Tuesday 9th December.

Citing an alarming increase in targeted hostility toward migrant and minority ethnic workers, ICTU has asked the Minister for Justice to act without delay. 

Across Ireland, workers mobilised last Friday for the ICTU Workplace Day of Action for Palestine. Watch our latest video report to see how it went down. 

Come along to Cornmarket’s health insurance webinar with expert Dermot Goode.