Fórsa is opposing the proposed move of the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny, citing disruption to workers’ lives and the local economy. The lack of clarity around the decision-making process has led the union to escalate the matter to the Workplace Relations Commission. 

Fórsa is asking all Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to share their feedback on the new SNA toolkit issued by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).  

Fórsa’s newly established LGBTQIA+ network was born from an overwhelming vote at the union’s 2024 conference. The network is already making an impact—amplifying voices, confronting discrimination, and aiming to ensure LGBTQIA+ members have support in the union.

Fórsa members share their thoughts on remote work, highlighting its benefits for the environment, reduced commutes, caregiving support, and key advantages for workers with disabilities. 

As the invasion of Ukraine enters its third bloody year, a group of activists—who have maintained a daily peaceful protest outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin—will gather once more to mark this somber anniversary on Monday, 24th February. 

Coming up this month ICTU’s anti-racism project is offering training free of charge for trade union members, which will cover migrant worker leadership, how trade unions and civil society can work together to combat racism, and a focus on training the trainers.