Also in this issue
 
Parents guidance on school starts
by Mehak Dugal
Read more »
 
International solidarity event for November
by Mehak Dugal
Read more »
 
Stronger whistleblower law welcomed
by Mehak Dugal
Read more »
 
Unions support Colombian rights
by Mehak Dugal

 

 

 

Read more »
Your Fórsa bulletin is produced by the Fórsa Communications Unit, with input from across the union. We welcome your comments and suggestions for stories to cover.
Congress wants higher minimum wage
by Róisín McKane
 

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called on the Government to increase the national minimum wage from €10.50 to €12 per hour in this month’s budget.

Read more »
LikeLike (0) | Facebook Twitter
Aer Lingus ballot paused
by Niall Shanahan
 

Plans to ballot Aer Lingus cabin crew on an addendum to their December 2021 Covid recovery agreement were paused this week as the union sought important clarifications from the airline on several items. The proposals due to be balloted upon will precede fresh pay talks with the airline, which are expected to begin shortly.

LikeLike (1) | Facebook Twitter
Housing: Referendum urgently needed
by Mehak Dugal
 

Fórsa has called for an urgent Government commitment to a referendum on the right to housing, with a firm date for voting, in its latest submission on the issue.

Read more »
LikeLike (1) | Facebook Twitter
Traveller event stresses union role
by Mehak Dugal
 

An event defining the relationship between Irish Travellers and the State in the century up to 2022 is being held in National University of Ireland Galway on 16th and 17th September. 

Read more »
LikeLike (0) | Facebook Twitter
Inflation hits low paid hardest
by Mehak Dugal
 

Workers on lower incomes face a higher rate of inflation than the average according to a recent report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). 

Read more »
LikeLike (0) | Facebook Twitter