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Divisional conference set for April
by Sean Carabini

The biennial Fórsa Services and Enterprises divisional conference will take place in Galway on 12th and 13th April.

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Sex harassment law change sought
by Sean Carabini

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is seeking legal changes to make it easier for victims to report sexually abusive behaviour in the workplace. 

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Coalition seeks pension cut reversal
by Bernard Harbor

Fórsa joined a broad coalition in a demonstration to demand the reversal of 2012 pension cuts.

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Precarious work is now common
by Bernard Harbor

Precarious working arrangements have now spread across the economy according to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).

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Keeping you in touch
by Bernard Harbor

Fórsa has developed a full suite of publications for union members.

 

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Ryanair recognition talks underway
by Bernard Harbor
 

Talks have begun with airline management following confirmation that it now recognises the union as the representative of its pilots for collective bargaining purposes.

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Fórsa secures pay deals in state commercial and private sector
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa has secured a range of pay deals in the state commercial and private sectors up to 2020. The pay improvements reflect continuing improvements in pay in both the public and private sectors, with many running over a three to four year period.

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Non-commercial semi states in New Year pay boost
by Bernard Harbor
 

Staff working in non-commercial state agencies are due a 1% pay increase with effect from 1st January 2018, under the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA)

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Fórsa clears final hurdle
by Bernard Harbor
 

The final piece of the Fórsa jigsaw was put in place on 2nd January, when the Registrar for Friendly Societies confirmed that the new union was registered and cleared to start work on behalf of more than 80,000 members.

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Fórsa seeks leave improvement
by Bernard Harbor and Derek Mullen

Fórsa has sought the formal application, in the non-commercial semi-state sector, of improved leave arrangements won for clerical and admin staff under the Public Services Stability Agreement (PSSA).

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Compulsory retirement age raised
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Government is to legislate to allow non-commercial semi-state workers who are currently obliged to retire at age 65 to opt to stay in work longer.

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