Former Health and Welfare division activist Martin Bridgeman was elected as the new chairperson of Fórsa’s Retired Members Group at the group’s first-in person AGM in September.

The AGM took place at Fórsa’s Nerney’s Court offices.

Martin and other members of the group in attendance paid tribute to outgoing chair Brian Burke for his years of service. Brian extended his personal thanks to outgoing secretary Mary Keating for her support and assistance.

Martin is joined on the executive committee for 2022/2023 by vice chairperson John Martin, treasurer Gerry Foley and secretary Helen Lundy.

Other items on the group’s AGM agenda were parity under the terms of national agreements, national representation for retired members and pension provision in semi-state companies.