Fórsa has welcomed a recommendation that working time be restored to pre-austerity levels for virtually all local government staff and other public servants from 1^st July 2022.

Shorter isolation periods, a greater use of medical masks, and an increased focus on antigen testing are among new measures set out in an updated official Covid-19 work safely protocol, published last week.

Fórsa is continuing to engage with Dublin fire brigade (DFB) management on the urgent need to recruit more staff. 

Fórsa has added its voice to calls for the urgent introduction of legislation and a more consistent approach to tackle gender-based violence in Ireland following the murder of Ashling Murphy.

Fórsa has welcomed the announcement of an additional and recurring public holiday to recognise workers’ contribution and sacrifice during the pandemic.

The Spanish public sector has been described as a trailblazer after a number of local municipal administrations announced that they will provide menstrual leave for their employees.