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Hong Kong unions being supressed
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Health staff need stronger protections
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Ryanair case settled
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School antigen testing long overdue
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa has welcomed the confirmation of arrangements for antigen testing of asymptomatic close contacts in primary schools from Monday (29th November).

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Virus surge fuels new workplace guidance
by Bernard Harbor
 

Workers in the public service and elsewhere have been urged by the Government to resume remote working unless it’s necessary for them to attend the workplace in person.

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An inclusive future: SNA online seminar
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa will host a special online seminar event tomorrow week (Saturday 4th December) to highlight perspectives on issues such as the minimum educational qualification required to work as a special needs assistant.

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Climate skills needs outlined amid COP criticism
by Niall Shanahan
 

The transition to a zero-carbon economy will lead to the phasing out of some occupations, together with new employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs.

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Unions call for social welfare reform
by Mark Corcoran
 

Ireland’s social welfare structure must change to match pay-related payments common in many European countries, according to ICTU general secretary Patricia King.

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Fórsa supports global vaccine initiative
by Mehak Dugal and Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa is urging its members to sign an international petition calling on the European Commission to allow the production of approved Covid-19 vaccines to competent and safe pharmaceutical facilities around the world.

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