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Brexit warning for air transport sector
by Niall Shanahan

The air transport sector has been identified as one of five sectors that will feel most of the economic impact of Brexit in a new government-commissioned study.

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Fórsa rejects pay cut call

Fórsa has hit back at ISME's call for the reintroduction of deep public service pay cuts.

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Employers flouting pension law
by Bernard Harbor

Fórsa has slammed public service employers for ignoring their legal obligation to keep staff informed about how much their pension savings are worth.

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Fórsa seeks Stobart recognition
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa has written to management at Stobart Air to seek discussions on a collective bargaining agreement for cabin crew. A significant number of the airline’s cabin crew are members of the union, but the company has previously told Fórsa it won’t recognise the union as the representative of cabin crew.

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Employers obliged to consider mediation
by Bernard Harbor
 

Civil and public service managers are now obliged to consider the use of mediation when dealing with most workplace and contract disputes. The new policy applies to all civil service departments and offices, which are also required to bring it to the attention of bodies operating under their aegis.

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Congress wants stronger rights bill
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has met social protection minister Regina Doherty to urge her to strengthen proposed legislation on precarious work.

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Unions: Challenge border hardliners
by Lughan Deane
 

The British Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on Theresa May to face down hardliners to protect the Good Friday Agreement.

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Audio bulletin is snowbound
 

Unfortunately, we are not able to bring you the usual Fórsa audio bulletin with this publication. That’s because last week’s snow and storm prevented us from getting out and about to interview the people in the union news.

 

Normal service will be resumed next time. Many apologies!

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Gaeltacht scholarship grants
 

Applications are now open for the 2018 Fórsa Gaeltacht grant scheme. The scheme is open to children of Fórsa members attending residential Irish language courses in Gaeltacht areas this summer.

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