Delegates at last week’s Civil Service Divisional Conference voted unanimously to adopt a new divisional strategy, which sets out the divisional priorities for the next two years.

Developed with the pillars of Fórsa’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 at its core, the Civil Service Divisional Executive Committee developed ‘Reclaiming our Place’ for the period 2023 to 2025.

The member focused strategy is heavily invested in increasing recruitment of new members, organising of members around workplace issues, clear industrial relations targets for achievement, better channels of communication to members, strengthening member participation, and best use of available resources.

Fórsa Deputy General secretary and Head of Civil Service Éamonn Donnelly explained that the title of the strategy spotlights the principal challenge ahead for the Division of behalf of its members.

“Despite recovery from the economic crash and austerity measures, Civil Service employers have continued to operate as if such measures remained in place. This has led to serious deficits in consulting and negotiating with unions on change implementation and a deterioration in the operation of any meaningful industrial relations process,” he said.

Éamonn encouraged members to get behind the strategy and deploy it in their union work.

“If we pursue this with determination and unity of purpose, we can indeed enhance the quality of working life of workers and can secure better and modern policies which suit the needs of modern society, particularly in the context of working time, working patterns and work-life balance and in the area of equality and diversity. We can also dismantle any move to further the agenda of privatisation and outsourcing which has crept into the Civil Service,” he said.

‘Reclaiming our Place’ can be accessed here.

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The Housing Commission is calling on young people aged 18-39 to participate in a survey designed to gain insight into the experience of purchasing and renting accommodation in Ireland.

Established last year in line with the Government programme, Housing For All, The Housing Commission is responsible for conducting independent evaluations of the housing system in Ireland, like issues of tenure, standards, sustainability, and quality of life issues related to the provision of housing.

The survey, designed and carried out by The Housing Commission, contains a series of multiple-choice questions that record both demographic and income information. All submissions are anonymous and confidential, with no response linked back to a particular individual or organisation.

As an active union in the fight for more and better housing opportunity, Fórsa is encouraging members aged between 18 -39 to complete the survey no later than the 9^th of June 2023.

The survey can be accessed here: 

https://redclive.online-host.solutions/ASP/P022938HC/loginHC.asp?sorg=18

Any additional questions can be relayed to Juliette Cooper at jcooper@forsa.ie.

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KennCo Insurance offer Fórsa members a special discount on their travel insurance.

Our low cost Annual Multi-Trip cover costs just €64.90 (effective 1/1/23) for Fórsa members which includes cover for your spouse/partner and dependent children.*

This Fórsa member offer covers individuals, couples and families with Travel Insurance to protect your holiday.

*Dependent children up to and including 17 years old only or if still in full time education up to and including 22 years old. Applies to individuals 70 years and under only. You must be living with your partner for at least 6 months. Terms and conditions will apply.

Main Features

• Annual Multi-trip cover
• Worldwide
• 365-day, 24 hour emergency medical assistance service during your insured trip
• Cancellation & Curtailment – up to €6,000
• Lost Baggage – up to €3,000
• Medical & Emergency Expenses – up to €10,000,000
• Personal Accident – up €30,000
• Travel Delay and Disruption – up to €6,000
• Public Liability – up to €2,500,0000
• Winter Sports & Scuba Diving Included
• Cruise cover up to €300

Terms, conditions and excesses will apply.

Get more information and a secure quote HERE. 

KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

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Fórsa members can now save 50% on their AA Roadside Rescue plan, through a new and exclusive union negotiated scheme.

This new AA Roadside Rescue offer provides for 24/7 roadside breakdown assistance in Ireland and the UK for just €6 a month, and will provide cover whether driving or as a passenger.

This new offer can be accessed exclusively through this portal.

Contact the AA here for more information.