Fórsa is awaiting a formal response by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) on a job evaluation scheme for the sector, as the deadline of October indicated to the WRC approaches.

Fórsa is encouraging members to take part in a new union survey on domestic violence.

A Working in Ireland Survey produced by UCD has shown that there is a growing number of women becoming active members of trade unions.

Owen Reidy has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, replacing Patricia King, who stepped down from the post this month. Owen’s appointment followed a competitive interview process for the general secretary post.

Fórsa is urging its members to support a national demonstration calling for an end to the housing and homeless crisis, which takes place in Dublin on Saturday, 26^th November.