Second local bargaining claim survey opens
by Hannah Deasy

A second local bargaining claim is being prepared.  It will relate to members working in roles which are grades 4 to 7, including executive officers, administrative officers, and higher executive officers.  

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Disability Matters group moves on conference motions
by Brendan Kinsella

The Disability Matters Working Group has provided recommendations for fulfilling motions passed at national conference on disabilities. Following NEC approval these will now be put into action.

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Fórsa activists level up with leadership training
by Brendan Kinsella

Winners of the inaugural Fórsa Members’ Awards took part in a unique leadership course, the first of its kind to be organised by the union. Participants reflect on what they learned about the nature of leadership.

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Seamus Dooley reviews: 'Trade Unions and Progress, a personal history'

Seamus Dooley, of the National Union of Journalists, reviews Kieran Rose’s recent publication, released by Fórsa at the launch of our LGBTQIA+ network in late 2024. The network will meet on 20th February. Members who wish to attend should register here.

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Conference motions: Artificial Intelligence and Big Tech 
by Brendan Kinsella

Artificial Intelligence, digital platforms and tools are evolving all the time. Support and information is available from Fórsa’s Digital Director.

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Date for your diary: ICTU seminar on gender in occupational health and safety
by Róisín McKane

Taking place on 4th March the seminar will look at how occupational hazards affecting women are often overlooked in workplace policies.

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Sowing solidarity with the Irish Red Cross In Nepal
by James Redmond

We hear from Anna Marie O’Carroll on how the union's International Solidarity fund is empowering people in Nepal to change their lives.

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Photo by Joe Piette. Amazon workers holding banner which reads hashtag eyes on amazon
Solidarity as Amazon workers face “shameful” shutdown
by James Redmond

Amazon has become the ground zero in the fight for collective power across North America. 

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