Over a month after Fórsa members voted in favour of a pay agreement for the community and voluntary sector, a return to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) now appears imminent.
The health and welfare division is now preparing sectoral specific claims for members. There are over 30 bargaining units in the heath sector. Consultation with members is a central part of shaping the local bargaining claims.
Unions representing healthcare workers from across Europe are to protest the European Parliament in support of healthcare workers in Gaza who have been intentionally targeted by IDF attacks.
The deadline is fast approaching for members of social care work professions to apply for CORU registration. The union is advising members not to delay and to begin the process as soon as possible.
Following a nationwide moment of reflection by workers this week, we have launched a petition calling for the inclusion of services in the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB).