Fórsa will soon publish a new book documenting the history of the Civil, Public and Services Union (CPSU), set to launch on the 8th November.

Fórsa is one of the unions that has formed the coalition behind the ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign. Launched yesterday (Thursday), the campaign calls on the Government to confirm a date for a constitutional referendum on the public ownership of water services.

Owen Reidy has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, replacing Patricia King, who stepped down from the post this month. Owen’s appointment followed a competitive interview process for the general secretary post.

A Working in Ireland Survey produced by UCD has shown that there is a growing number of women becoming active members of trade unions.