Directly-employed pilots in Ryanair, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA), a branch of the Fórsa trade union, have served notice of industrial action on the airline.

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Just under half of young Fórsa members are struggling to pay their rent, an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey has found. The survey into housing costs for union members under 35 also found that 45% of Fórsa members were either unhappy living at home or felt trapped in the rental market.

Legislation supporting affordable childcare passed through the Oireachtas last week, just as an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey confirmed that most families struggle with childcare costs.

Fórsa’s youth committee has been hard at work establishing its presence, since its launch in May. Three new officers were recently elected to the committee. I spoke to Osal Kelly (chairperson), Irene Tiernan (vice-chairperson) and Yvette Kelly (secretary to the committee) to find out more. 

Fórsa members in An Post are to get a pay rise of 3.5%.

Breakthrough in Roscommon county council dispute, strike action amongst Ryanair pilots, launch of the Ryanair Crew Charter and more. Presented by Hazel Gavigan.