A significant number of civil and public service employers are stepping up plans for the re-opening of workplaces following the Government’s acceleration of ‘return to work’ measures earlier this month.

Only 12% of business leaders reckon all their staff will return to work premises once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to a new survey. 

The draft programme for government, now being considered by members of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, says a coalition Government made up of the three parties would seek to negotiate a new public service pay deal.

The Fórsa-backed ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign has called on an incoming government to deliver 100,000 new public homes, which is twice the number set out in the draft programme for government published earlier this week.

The repayment of national debt incurred on foot of the coronavirus crisis can’t take precedence over investment in economic reconstruction, social solidarity and the creation of jobs capable of sustaining decent living standards.

The European Federation of Public Services Unions has called for a celebration of public service workers’ contributions during Covid-19 on the annual United Nations day of public services next Tuesday (23^rd June).

Fórsa’s summer series of webinars on campaigning issues kicks off a week today (1.00pm, Friday 26^th June) when expert speakers will discuss ideas for a new post-coronavirus social and economic model, with people at its centre.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has organised a digital event on the role of trade unions in the fight for LGBT+ equality as part of this year’s Pride month.