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Lunch and learn
by Roisin McKane
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#RaisetheRoof
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Call for elimination of racial discrimination at work
by Mehak Dugal
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NERI to host seminar on Job Equality
by Mark Corcoran
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New AA plan for members
by Róisín McKane
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Survey: Early pregnancy loss and the workplace
by Róisín McKane
 

Fórsa is supporting research examining the workplace experiences of people and their partners who have experienced early pregnancy loss and is encouraging members to take part in a survey to assist with this.  

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Fórsa delivers SNA job sharing scheme improvements
by Mehak Dugal
 

The Department of Education has agreed changes to the Special Needs Assistants (SNA) job-sharing scheme in respect of working hours, following continuous pressure from Fórsa on the matter.

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Organising strategies, collective bargaining and NI peace process on agenda during Fórsa’s Washington visit
by Niall Shanahan
 

A senior delegation of Fórsa travelled to Washington DC last week for a seven-day visit, during which they had a series of meetings with US unions and political and employer representatives.

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ICTU launches “The Social Wage”
by Mark Corcoran
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has issued a response to the Government's publication of a proposed overhaul of the jobseekers benefit system which could change the payment structure to make it directly proportional to the recipient’s previous earnings.

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Period poverty forcing tough decisions
by Mehak Dugal
 

Concerning reports from charities and food banks in recent weeks show women are being forced to choose between food and buying period products.

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