Fórsa has launched a new campaign to reclaim the role of local authorities and local democracy. More Power To You calls for the full implementation of our five-point action plan on local democracy, housing, waste, water and energy. To find out more about the campaign, and to take the Local Power Pledge, visit forsa.ie/morepower.
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Cabin crew directly employed by Stobart Air in the Republic of Ireland are balloting for industrial action over the airline’s refusal to recognise Fórsa and negotiate with the union on staff pay and working conditions.
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) will hold a hearing later this month to examine Fórsa’s claim for additional annual leave for clerical and executive officer grades in non-commercial semi-state organisations.
CE supervisors and assistant supervisors will take part in a rally at Leinster House on Tuesday 16th April as part of their continuing campaign to secure the implementation of the 2008 Labour Court ruling on access to an occupational pension scheme.
Legislation published by the Government has confirmed its intention to limit gender pay gap reporting requirements to organisations with more than 250 employees at first.
Two-thirds of Irish people believe housing should be made more affordable, even if it requires increased taxes, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).