Last year union members across Ireland came together to host events during the first ever Trade Union Week, held as part of the Better in a Trade Union campaign. The campaign aims to build union membership across Ireland by highlighting the value of union membership and advocating for collective action.  

Now entering its second year, Trade Union Week 2025 will take place Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May.  

ICTU Vice President and Fórsa national secretary Katie Morgan said: “Last year’s Trade Union Week was a huge success. From a Christy Moore gig in Dun Laoghaire to a book reading in Wexford, and in hospitals, schools and offices all around the country, our members celebrated what it means to be in a union and most importantly recruited new members. Branches that hosted workplace events experienced a remarkable 25% increase in recruitment compared to the same week the previous year.” 

Forsa’s director of campaigns Kevin Donoghue said: “Organising a Trade Union Week event is a great way to talk to potential members about why being in the union matters to them. This year we’re encouraging branches to work with other unions in their workplace to host joint events.” 

“There were high levels of participation among branches last year and we are aiming to expand on that this year. We have bespoke merchandise available to order and event guidance for anyone who needs it.”  

Branch chairs and secretaries have received a link to an order form. If you're interested in hosting an event contact your branch or email campaigns@forsa.ie.

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