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Ireland highlighted in employer-union Brexit call
by Bernard Harbor
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Fórsa retired members stay active
by Bernard Harbor
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Relief for Scouting Ireland staff
by Bernard Harbor
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Belly bins roll-out ban
by Bernard Harbor
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Increases in “The Living Wage”
by Roisin McKane
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Gender pay gap law setback
 

A Government decision to go back to the drawing board on legislation to compel employers to publish information on their gender pay gap means certain delays, and risks killing the initiative, Fórsa has said.

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Young Fórsa members struggling with rent
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Just under half of young Fórsa members are struggling to pay their rent, an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey has found. The survey into housing costs for union members under 35 also found that 45% of Fórsa members were either unhappy living at home or felt trapped in the rental market.

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Galway council merger consultation call
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Fórsa has called for consultation on possible transfers and other staffing issues that may flow from the proposed merger of Galway county and city councils, which was formally approved by the Cabinet last month.

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WRC steps in on psychometric testing
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has intervened in Fórsa’s dispute with local government management over the use of psychometric testing without consultation with staff representatives.

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Fórsa youth – meet the team
by Roisin McKane
 

Fórsa’s youth committee has been hard at work establishing its presence, since its launch in May. Three new officers were recently elected to the committee. I spoke to Osal Kelly (chairperson), Irene Tiernan (vice-chairperson) and Yvette Kelly (secretary to the committee) to find out more.

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Fórsa audio bulletin episode 11
by Hazel Gavigan (audio editor)

Breakthrough in Roscommon county council dispute, strike action amongst Ryanair pilots, launch of the Ryanair Crew Charter and more. Presented by Hazel Gavigan.

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