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Row over Covid recognition set for Labour Court
by Mehak Dugal
 

Fórsa and other health unions are working to win recognition for the effort and commitment shown by health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic as part of their ‘Respect = Recognition’ campaign.

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€12 billion needed for community health services
by Mehak Dugal
 

New data from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) estimates that an €11.8 billion funding boost will be required in the primary, community and long-term health services over the coming decade.

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Return to workplace must be safe
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Tánaiste has pledged that official coronavirus workplace safety guidelines will be updated in consultation with unions and employer representatives. 

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Time to build on pandemic remote work gains
by Bernard Harbor
 

The proposed phased return to workplaces should build on the positive pandemic experience of remote or ‘blended’ working, according to Fórsa.

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Budget should put services above tax cuts
by Niall Shanahan
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has published its pre-Budget submission called No Going Back: For A Fairer Future.

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Framework for vax conflicts sought
by Bernard Harbor
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has initiated discussions with employers’ body Ibec with a view to agreeing a framework to deal with any workplace conflicts over employees’ Covid-19 vaccine status. 

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