A new CEO of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) took up position on 2nd January 2025. Fórsa has written to the new CEO emphasising the importance of our members' work and need for job evaluation to be finalised. 

As negotiations intensify to finalise a new Programme for Government, Irish trade unions are ramping up their calls for action on two critical referendums: one on the ownership of public water services and another enshrining the right to housing in the constitution. 

Shaped by direct input from members through a detailed survey, the claim reflects your priorities and sets the stage for winning major changes in the workplace for clerical officers, grade 3 roles, and related grades.

Fórsa has urged Tánaiste Micheál Martin to intervene at the EU level to secure the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a leading Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli Defence Forces since 27th December. Amnesty International reports Dr. Abu Safiya is among hundreds of Gaza healthcare workers held without charge or trial.

Under Appendix A of Fórsa Rules, the NEC recently approved the increase of 7.25% to Fórsa’s membership subscription ceiling. Subscription rates remain unchanged. The union’s general subscription rate for 2025 is 0.8% of basic salary.

The conference looked at how to reshape the future of occupational health to make it more inclusive and effective for everyone.