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Roscommon industrial action suspended
Fórsa satisfied of ‘clear route’ to full flexi-leave
by Niall Shanahan
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Fórsa retired members stay active
by Bernard Harbor
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Increases in "The Living Wage"
by Roisin McKane
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Gender pay gap law setback
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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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Bill promises help with childcare costs
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Legislation supporting affordable childcare passed through the Oireachtas last week, just as an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey confirmed that most families struggle with childcare costs.

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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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