The dispute is over a proposed dispatch system that members have warned could leave ambulance calls uncovered. Industrial officer Jay Power said: "It’s about public safety. Our members take their duties very seriously. We need to ensure that before any new system is introduced, our members are confident that it works and that ambulance calls are covered.” 

Fórsa’s Local Government and Local services division is heading into winter with a renewed focus on recruitment and organising, launching a fresh batch of recruitment leaflets to be distributed to branches across the country in the coming weeks. 

Following negotiations with DPER, Fórsa is awaiting a formal offer on the local bargaining claim for clerical officers and grade 3 equivalent roles shaped directly by members’ feedback and priorities.

Held every October, EU Safety Week highlights key issues, best practices and innovations from workplaces all over Europe. This year in Ireland, the focus is on the right to disconnect, combating stress and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called a national workplace day of action in solidarity with Palestine on Friday 28th November. In advance of the upcoming day of action, Fórsa will host a seminar on economic solidarity with Palestine on Saturday 22nd November.