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New entrants deal kicks in
by Bernard Harbor
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Congress seeks softest possible Brexit
by Bernard Harbor
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Irish policy fuels low-pay
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
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Unions key to automation protection
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
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Future of work dubbed a security challenge
by Bernard Harbor
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Youth network relaunched
by Róisín McKane
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Labour Court's flight crew compromise
by Niall Shanahan
 

The Labour Court has split the difference between Fórsa and Aer Lingus on the issue of cabin crew ratios on the company’s transatlantic flights.

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P&O pay deal accepted
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa members employed by P&O Maritime have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new pay deal worth 6.75% over two years.

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Fórsa to discuss new IAA deal
by Niall Shanahan
 

Fórsa is preparing to negotiate a comprehensive new five-year pay and pensions deal with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Six of the union’s branches – drawn from each of the unions that amalgamated to form Fórsa last year – will be represented as a single unit for the first time when talks commence later this month.

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Flaws in airline employment practices
by European Cockpit Association
 

The European Cockpit Association (ECA) issued a statement last Friday (1st March) in response to the publication of a European Commission report which aims to improve legal certainty for aircrews by providing clarifications on their protection under EU law. The report has been welcomed by IALPA, a branch of Fórsa.

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Private employers anticipate pay rises
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Employers in the private sector expect pay to increase by an average of 2.5% in 2019 according to CIPD Ireland, the professional body for human resource practitioners.

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Fórsa marks international women’s day
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Fórsa’s probation branch will be running a clothing drive to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday (8th March). The event will support ‘Dress for Success Dublin,’ an organisation that helps women to access employment.

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