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Covid-19: Advice to Fórsa members

 

 

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Fórsa: Here to support you

 

 

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General secretary salutes health staff
by Bernard Harbor

 

 

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HSA should major in return-to-work
by Bernard Harbor
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Wellbeing while working remotely
by Mehak Dugal
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Remote working: Survey participants sought
by Róisín McKane
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Life during Covid: Two Foals
by Kathleen O’Doherty
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New advice on returning from self-isolation
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) this week issued new advice on returning to the workplace after a period of coronavirus-related self-isolation.

 

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Residential care risk guidance issued
by Bernard Harbor
 

The HSE has produced new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of spreading the coronavirus in residential care settings, including nursing homes.

 

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Childcare problem not resolved
by Bernard Harbor
 

The HSE has this week confirmed that it is essentially following Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) guidance on childcare supports for essential workers.

 

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May Day celebration of our hidden heroes
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Today is May Day, and Fórsa is celebrating its diverse community of members who are playing their part during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Fire fighter joins Michael D in ceremony
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Fórsa representative Maria Markey was one of five workers who joined President Michael D Higgins in a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate International Workers’ Memorial Day last Tuesday.

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Remote working means longer days
by Mehak Dugal
 

People working from home during the coronavirus crisis are working longer hours than they normally do, according to a new survey. The study by IrishJobs.ie found that 44% of those working remotely are working more hours.

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Celebrate the workers on May Day
by Niall Shanahan
 

Today, Friday 1st May, is May Day, a global celebration of working people supported and promoted by the international trade union movement. The first Monday in May is a public holiday in honour of Irish working people and was established in 1994, but the roots of May Day run much deeper. 

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Working remotely: Childcare
by Mehak Dugal
 

These helpful tips and guidance from the Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) can help you with the kids during this time.

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