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Fórsa members' news bulletin

Health & Welfare

Tuesday 6th March 2018

Fórsa acts on snow absence
by Bernard Harbor

Health workers won’t be docked pay or leave if they had to miss work because of last week’s extreme weather conditions. Following representations from Fórsa, health minister Simon Harris agreed that “anyone who can’t get to work or whose workplace is closed will receive emergency leave with pay and will not have to make up time.”

Fórsa is now seeking the same approach from all employers across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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Also in this issue

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.

The report analyses 24 sectors of the economy, including agri-food, pharma, electrical machinery, wholesale and retail, and air transport. It says these five sectors account for approximately 90% of the total economic impact.

Stark warning on Brexit effect
by Niall Shanahan

A new government-commissioned study has warned that Brexit will hit the Irish economy no matter what type of deal is signed between London and Brussels.

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.

The cost of Brexit

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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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You can act on housing crisis
by Niall Shanahan

Congress general secretary Patricia King says a critical component of resolving the crisis “must be a major public housing building programme, as part of a wider strategy of transition to a European cost rental model and the creation of a secure and sustainable housing system for all.”

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has developed an online tool that enables trade union members and other to send a direct message to your constituency TDs, urging them to support the Congress Charter for Housing Rights.

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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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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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