IT partner selected in membership project
by Róisín McKane
 
Fórsa official and SORT member Richy Carrothers said that this key strategic development will aid greater connectivity with members and will provide a modern approach to Fórsa’s trade union activity.
Fórsa official and SORT member Richy Carrothers said that this key strategic development will aid greater connectivity with members and will provide a modern approach to Fórsa’s trade union activity.

Fórsa’s national executive committee (NEC) has commissioned a new membership data system to replace the current arrangements. APT Solutions, which specialises in trade union and not-for-profit membership systems, has been engaged as the partner for the union’s membership and technology project.

 

The union’s strategic organisational review team (SORT), which has responsibility for the project, put forward their detailed proposal following extensive research and comprehensive engagement with activists, branches, staff and external technology consultants.

 

The membership and technology project aims to ensure that Fórsa’s membership database gives activists and staff with the tools to improve services and membership growth.

 

By the end of 2021, the implementation phase of this project will have delivered a standardised Fórsa membership system, a web solution and supplementary tools which offer branches up-to-date and accurate data, and a set of staff and branch-supporting processes, amongst others.

 

Fórsa official and SORT member Richy Carrothers said that this key strategic development will aid greater connectivity with members and will provide a modern approach to Fórsa’s trade union activity.

 

“This is more than a technology project. It is in essence the essential tool to enable the transition from the past, and will significantly improve all aspects of union activity into the future,” he said.

 

Richy explained that there is a determination to ensure that all of the key stakeholders in our union are heard and involved in helping design and test the new systems.

 

“A survey will issue shortly to all staff and branches to supplement the research already undertaken,” he said. 

 

“This will further help the union understand what tools and processes are required to support their essential work on-behalf of members,” he explained.

 

For more information on the membership technology project click HERE

 

It’s never been more important – or more easy – to get the protections and benefits of union membership. Join Fórsa HERE or contact us HERE.

 

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