Over 28,000 pledges have now been made by people calling for ‘A Better Deal’. You can join them by taking the pledge here.

Amid mounting economic uncertainty it’s clear that collective power must be shown ahead of public service pay negotiations later this year.  

In recent days and weeks members from all divisions of the union have been making it clear that they want pay increases above inflation, protection of flexible and hybrid work, resolution of local bargaining claims, and targeted public investment in healthcare and housing.  

General secretary Kevin Callinan said: “The current economic uncertainty only makes it more important that we build our collective power and demonstrate our unity of purpose.” 

“The impact of spiralling fuel costs on the cost-of-living crisis is putting workers under huge pressure. With the current Public Service Agreement due to expire in just a few months, public servants the length and breadth of this country will be looking for meaningful pay increases and improvements to terms and conditions to offset the ever-increasing costs they face.” 

“This isn’t just about pay; the ‘A Better Deal’ pledge calls for action on the issues that shape workers’ day-to-day lives too. From more funding for public services to protection of flexible work, we will be clear in upcoming talks that all these issues must be on the table.”  

"But to do that, we need you to sign the pledge, and talk to your colleagues, friends and family about signing it too. We need to be able to say tens of thousands of workers have made it very clear that this is what they want, and that they are willing stand together for it.” 

In addition to signing the pledge, thousands of members have registered to attend briefings on the campaign – a crucial way to build further awareness of the pledge. Fourteen sessions have already taken place and many more are planned. If you are interested in taking part in a briefing email pledge@forsa.ie.

A campaign toolkit is now available for workplace activists - it includes a leaflet with a QR code linking directly to the pledge, workplace posters, FAQs and other digital resources. If you would like to request posters and leaflets to display in your workplace you can do here.

Take the pledge here.  

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