Fórsa activists came together last Thursday (22nd June) to attend the launch of the Branch Supports pilot programme.

The launch provided branches with useful tools to support branches and activists to build and grow their branches.

The newly developed materials include a Workplace Rep Charter, Branch Toolkit and Branch Guidebook, providing practical resources for branches to use as part of their branch activities and to assist in engaging, on a wider level, union members about becoming more involved in their union or in communicating to wider union members.

Fórsa official Lisa Connell said the pilot has been developed by branches for branches.

“We have worked hard with branches, and branches have told us what they need. This pilot is about putting these resources into practice and developing them so that our activists feel empowered by these supports,” she said.

Fórsa official Catherine Keogh praised the work of the branches to date.

“This pilot is member led. Our branches have been truly excellent, they have engaged with us throughout this process and have committed to working with us to develop these resources further in line with Fórsa’s Strategic Plan. We’re working closely with our activists to fine tune these materials and I’m so excited to see what’s to come for our branches,” she said.