Fórsa to hold meeting on Job Evaluation Scheme for Tusla admin members
by Brendan Kinsella

National meeting next week will mark the beginning of a new phase in the campaign to secure access to job evaluation for members working as administrative staff grades III and IV in Tusla. 

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SVUH physiotherapists overturn outdated rules through organising
by James Redmond

When physiotherapists in St. Vincent's University Hospital wanted to sort out two long-standing workplace policies that staff were not happy with, they didn't just talk about it, they organised. 

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Members share their experiences of workplace violence and harassment
by Hannah Deasy

The union has run a comprehensive survey of Tusla members working in frontline services. 67% of respondents reported that they had personally experienced abusive or threatening behaviours in the workplace. 

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Ballot of HSE dental staff closes next week
by Hannah Deasy

A ballot of over 300 members working as dental nurses and dental hygienists, in both community settings and in hospitals, is taking place. Members are voting on new proposals to standardise annual leave.

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Unions meet Government officials on outstanding local bargaining claims
by Niall Shanahan

Officers of the Public Services Committee (PSC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) met officials from the Department of Public Expenditure yesterday in a bid to address outstanding local bargaining issues under the now-expired public service agreement.

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Long Read: “Libraries are for everyone” | Fórsa campaign in running for major solidarity award
by James Redmond

Library workers who faced intimidation, harassment and abuse during a coordinated campaign targeting public libraries have been nominated for the Emilio Gabaglio Award, an international trade union prize recognising outstanding solidarity-based action across Europe. 

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Save the date: ‘Managing psychosocial risk at work’ 
by Hannah Deasy

The October event will create a space for participants to share experiences and best practices on mitigating psychosocial risks at work. 

 

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Also in this issue
 
"Training is empowerment” Skills Academy launches new programme
by James Redmond

Union training is all about building confident activists who can organise and strengthen the union from the ground up. Fiona Dunne tells us all about what's in store at the Skills Academy in the months ahead.

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Registration now open for September training
by Brendan Kinsella

Branch communications, digital skills and rep training all on offer.

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Summer Hiatus

This issue of the Fórsa members' news bulletin is the last issue before a summer hiatus. We will continue to update members on any critical issues that might arise via single issue emails over this period. The Fórsa members' news bulletin will return on Friday 4th September.

 

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