Fórsa has supported the phased reopening of schools, as set out in the Government’s ‘Covid-19 resilience and recovery’ plan so long as it continues to be endorsed by public health experts.

Public service unions overwhelmingly endorsed the new agreement called Building Momentum earlier this week. Fórsa was among the 13 ICTU-affiliated public service unions that backed the deal after its members supported it by a 96% margin in a national ballot.

Government ministers have said this week that the number of technological universities may grow from two to five by this time next year. 

Almost half the people who report a cancer diagnosis at work say it has a negative impact on their career prospects, including being overlooked for promotion.

Fórsa president Michael Smyth is organising a mental health webinar for members which will focus on building resilience. The virtual event takes place between 1.00pm and 2.00pm on Thursday 4th March.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has said that employers of workers who refuse Covid-19 vaccinations should undertake a risk assessment in cases where the staff member could be exposed to Covid-19 in the workplace.

Increases in minimum wage rates don’t lead to higher labour costs or job cuts, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).