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EU urged to shun austerity
by Bernard Harbor
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Changes needed to end workplace racism
by Mark Corcoran
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It’s no game: Olympic spotlight on human rights
by Mehak Dugal
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Workers can prevail in changing workplace
by Mark Corcoran
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Books of interest
by Niall Shanahan
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Better info would boost school mask uptake
by Bernard Harbor and Niall Shanahan
 

The proportion of students wearing masks in schools could be increased through the use of better public health information, Fórsa has said.

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Overwhelming support for SNA seminar
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa hosted up to 800 members at last Saturday’s #RespectForSNAs seminar. The online event focused on minimum educational qualifications for special needs assistants (SNAs), the need for continuing professional development and how best to train and prepare SNAs to support students.

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Four-fifths of employees want remote work
by Mark Corcoran and Bernard Harbor
 

Over 80% of workers want to work remotely, either some or all of the time, according to a new survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

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Childcare costs to be frozen under new model
by Mehak Dugal
 

Trade unions have welcomed the announcement of planned new measures, which would see the childcare sector receive increased public funding along with other reforms. 

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Consistency in home-working approach sought
by Bernard Harbor
 

Public service employers have been advised that staff should return to home working unless it is necessary for them to attend the workplace in person.

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SNAs highlight domestic violence services
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa’s North Dublin/North Leinster SNA branch has taken steps to make information more accessible to people experiencing domestic violence. 

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Respect shop workers this Christmas
by Bernard Harbor
 

The union that represents Ireland’s shop workers has appealed to the public to respect retail staff over the Christmas period. 

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Strong unions cut gender pay gap
by Mehak Dugal
 

Trade unions have played a key role in An Post’s success in achieving a ‘zero’ gender pay gap, according to the company’s chief executive.

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