In a recent letter, Dublin City Council (DCC) CEO Richard Shakespeare has apologised to Fórsa members for remarks made about staff capacity and assured the union that there will be full engagement on the long-term management of a new cost-rental housing development at Emmet Road.

The ICTU group of unions representing public water service workers has written to new Minister James Browne TD, calling for a referendum on public ownership of water. 

This week Fórsa wrote to South Dublin County Council (SDCC) management outlining the clear mandate given by our members to take industrial action if necessary, to resolve outsourcing issues.

Local bargaining is a process of national bargaining on issues specific to grades, groups and categories, that union members can use to improve their pay and conditions. This claim is on behalf of executive officers, administrative officers, higher executive officers, and grades 4 to 7, across the civil and public service.

Good news for workers! Thanks to the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026, the first pay increase of 2025 took effect on 1st March, putting an extra 2% or €1,000 (whichever is greater) in workers’ pockets.

Over 70% of Fórsa members are women. On the eve of International Women’s Day we acknowledge the contributions of women activists in our union, as well as highlighting what we’re doing to improve the working lives of women in Ireland today.

The ‘Digital Revolution Toolkit’ is designed to equip trade union activists with the necessary tools to adapt to an era defined by rapid technological change and shifting socioeconomic landscapes.

Organisers are hoping to build on last year's success and make this year's celebration of trade union members bigger and better. Get involved!