Fórsa has once again expressed its disappointment at Government’s failure to act on its promise to stage a referendum on water ownership despite it being in the Programme for Government agreed in July 2020.

Fórsa is set to return to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) later this month, to seek an acceptable solution to the dispute over the introduction of a job evaluation system for clerical and administrative staff in local authorities.

Irish Water management has informed unions on the Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG) that the transfer of water services from local authorities to Irish Water will commence, on a phased basis, from next month.

The Fórsa Skills Academy is kicking off series of online training sessions later this month, providing information and guidance across a range of topics of interest and benefit to members, activists, and representatives.

Fórsa has said the union stands in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers, and has criticised protests designed to intimidate those in direct provision and emergency accommodation.

Fórsa members can now save 50% on their AA Roadside Rescue plan, through a new and exclusive union negotiated scheme.