Fórsa has recently established a national school caretakers’ branch. And we want your help to spread the word.

Fórsa’s caretakers were previously included in the union’s school secretaries’ branch. But following the successful ‘support our secretaries’ campaign, which saw an increase in membership of more than 50%, we think caretakers need a branch of their own.

The union’s director of campaigns, Joe O’Connor, says this will enable recruitment and activism at local level, as the union embarks on negotiations and upcoming ballots.

“We’re currently engaged in negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), where the union is setting out to negotiate an agreement which delivers on Government commitments, and ensures respect and fair conditions for all school secretaries and caretakers nationwide,” he said.

“We need to build on the strength of the “support our secretaries” campaign, ensuring that we strengthen the hand of caretakers throughout these integral discussions,” he said.

Fórsa has recently developed a survey to learn more about our caretaker members. Joe is urging members to assist in the distribution of this survey to caretakers, whether they are members of Fórsa or not.

“We would appreciate your support with this, to ensure our union is in the strongest possible position as we enter this crucial phase for school secretaries and caretakers in 2021,” said Joe.

The survey can be accessed HERE, and can be shared by by email, or by Whatsapp/text message.

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