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Unions call for social welfare reform
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Hong Kong unions being supressed
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Fórsa supports global vaccine initiative
by Mehak Dugal and Bernard Harbor
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Health staff need stronger protections
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Cabin crew reach deal at WRC
by Niall Shanahan
 

A deal to that would see cabin crew working hours and pay restored to 100% from December 2021 has been reached following lengthy negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

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Ryanair case settled
by Bernard Harbor
 

The legal action taken by Ryanair against Fórsa and 11 individuals was settled in the High Court this week.

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Local employment service reprieve recommended
by Niall Shanahan
 

The Oireachtas Joint Committee for Social Protection has recommended that local employment services and job clubs should be retained in their current format.

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Virus surge fuels new workplace guidance
by Bernard Harbor
 

Workers in the public service and elsewhere have been urged by the Government to resume remote working unless it’s necessary for them to attend the workplace in person.

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Climate skills needs outlined amid COP criticism
by Niall Shanahan
 

The transition to a zero-carbon economy will lead to the phasing out of some occupations, together with new employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs.

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Unions discuss CV issues with minister
by Niall Shanahan
 

Unions representing workers in the community and voluntary sector, including Fórsa, met Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, this week to discuss pay and bargaining rights as part of the ICTU-led ‘valuing care: recognising work' campaign.

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Des seeks second daa worker-director term
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa activist Des Mullally is seeking support for his bid to win a second term as a worker-director on the board of the daa (Dublin airport authority).

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