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SLTs and dietitians gain protections
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 youth – meet the team
by Roisin McKane
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Storm leave circular issued
by Bernard Harbor
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Ireland highlighted in employer-union Brexit call
by Bernard Harbor
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Fórsa retired members stay active
by Bernard Harbor
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Increases in “The Living Wage
by Roisin McKane
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Call for child protection career path
by Bernard Harbor
 

A HIQA report into the child and family agency Tusla’s management of child abuse claims has called on the agency to create “formal career-path mechanisms” as a matter of urgency.

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WRC talks on section 39s next week
by Bernard Harbor
 

A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) meeting over community sector pay restoration has been set for next Monday (9th July).

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Progress on civil reg structures
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa has won significant progress on the number of superintendent posts in the civil registration service.

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Action now likely over CHO stalling
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa has said it will instruct HSE staff to cease cooperation with interim agreements for the implementation of community healthcare organisations (CHOs) before the end of July.

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Gender pay gap law setback
 

A Government decision to go back to the drawing board on legislation to compel employers to publish information on their gender pay gap means certain delays, and risks killing the initiative, Fórsa has said.

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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 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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