Fórsa has sought engagement with the Department of Health following the announcement last week that the Minister for Health has redesignated a number of Section 39 adult hospices to Section 38 status. The redesignation is to take place before the end of 2022.

Fórsa has demanded urgent clarity on the next steps after exhaustion of sick leave by members suffering from long-covid.

Fórsa is calling on health and social care professionals (HSCPs) to complete a short union survey to assist with the #ChiefHSCP campaign.

Fórsa is one of the unions that has formed the coalition behind the ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign. Launched yesterday (Thursday), the campaign calls on the Government to confirm a date for a constitutional referendum on the public ownership of water services.

Owen Reidy has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, replacing Patricia King, who stepped down from the post this month. Owen’s appointment followed a competitive interview process for the general secretary post.

Fórsa is urging its members to support a national demonstration calling for an end to the housing and homeless crisis, which takes place in Dublin on Saturday, 26^th November.