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European cabin crew publish Ryanair Crew Charter
Dublin summit finalises set of demands to the company
by Niall Shanahan
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Cabin crew face higher cancer risk
by Bernard Harbor
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Roscommon industrial action suspended
Fórsa satisfied of ‘clear route’ to full flexi-leave
by Niall Shanahan
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Fórsa retired members stay active
by Bernard Harbor
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Fórsa welcomes extra testers
by Bernard Harbor
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Increases in “The Living Wage”
by Roisin McKane
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Ryanair pilots serve notice of industrial action
by Niall Shanahan
 

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.

 

LATEST: ‘No evidence whatsoever’ that Ryanair wants to engage in meaningful negotiations (Fórsa website)

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Young Fórsa members struggling with rent
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

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.

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Bill promises help with childcare costs
by Hazel Gavigan
 

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.

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Fórsa youth – meet the team
by Roisin McKane
 

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. 

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An Post pay rise agreed
by Bernard Harbor
 

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

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Fórsa audio bulletin episode 11
by Hazel Gavigan (audio editor)

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

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