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61% of employers report the housing crisis is impacting recruitment and is driving demand for hybrid and remote work among employees. From CIPD/IRN survey or private and commercial semi state organisations www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...

Lack of affordable accommodation still hindering staff recruitment

'Housing crisis is continuing to shape the labour market in a very real way'

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Stronger remote-working protections for public servants ‘to be priority at upcoming talks’ “It will need to be part of a collective agreement as the [remote working] legislative approach is clearly not working,” - Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary. www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...

Stronger remote-working protections for public servants ‘to be priority at upcoming talks’

A senior union negotiator has said stronger remote-working protections for public servants will be a priority at upcoming talks on a new government wage deal.

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Seachtain na Gaelige shona daoibh go léir! Happy Seachtain na Gaeilge everyone! Learn some new trade-union vocabulary to use during #SnG26! Bainigí triail as cúpla focal nua a labhairt gach lá!

Win! After threatening strike action, RSA driver testers will now be fully protected at work • Driver testers have received formal assurance that they’ll be covered in all parts of their work • Testers can now view proof of insurance before conducting tests 1/2

Good news! The Government had paused its review of SNA allocations. This will give the Minister a chance to engage meaningfully with schools and others on a better way to plan and manage SNA supports. And a chance to recognise the work that SNAs do, and the funding versus the needs.

SNAs, schools, students & families need clarity on any cuts to SNA allocations, including the reasons why. "The overall number of SNAs in our schools is due to increase by well over 1,000 posts from September, but it does appear that the NCSE is cutting provision." 1/2 www.rte.ie/news/educati...

Minister urged to give clarity over SNA cuts in schools

There have been calls for clarity after a number of schools around the country were told they may have their Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocation cut from next September.

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Alert: Department of Social Protection dispute over blended working moves to third-party hearing. Members, maintain your current working arrangements. Attempts to tighten remote and hybrid working are still without evidence-based justification. 👇

Alert: Industrial action paused for Local Authority ICT workers! The LGMA will engage in discussions, so Fórsa has accepted an invitation to WRC talks. Members are to go back to work as normal & well done on the progress. "I'm so impressed with my colleagues & how far we've come in this dispute" 👇

They’ve had enough. Local Authority ICT workers will be taking industrial action from 28 January. The clock is ticking yet the employers have yet to respond to this. But that’s no surprise as they've been dragging their feet for 6 years. @localgovire.bsky.social, are you there?

More than two-thirds of health workers are "actively" considering leaving their role, according to new research. The survey of 3,775 Fórsa members across the HSE, Tusla, Section 38 and voluntary organisations, found low morale among workers across Ireland's health and social care services

67% of health workers considering leaving role - report

More than two-thirds of health workers are "actively" considering leaving their role, according to new research.

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Some Halloween costume ideas. We have no idea how to make them, so we will not be taking questions at this time. - Your boss ringing you on a Sunday - The Teams call ringtone - A Slack/ Zoom/ Outlook monster baby - The last two days before you get paid - A non-unionised workplace, obviously

Win for members in TU Dublin! The university went ahead with external recruitment for three interim senior posts. But union members won back the agreed processes, including internal competitions, consultation and more. Well done! #JoinAUnion

For everyone facing #StormAmy, please make sure you keep safe, follow the official guidance for your area, and talk to your local Fórsa reps if you have any concerns. Here's the guidance from the National Directorate of Fire & Emergency Management: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

We're at the Dáil emergency protest for the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, demanding their safety. We've no updates on Fórsa member Donna Schwarz since losing contact. But we know she'd want this message out: Words are not enough. End the genocide and let the aid in!

The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza is being intercepted by Israeli forces We again reiterate our call to global leaders, including Ireland, to do everything they can to ensure the safety & release of all participants Video is from Fórsa member Donna Schwarz who is still sailing as we post this.

Update from the Flotilla to Gaza, by Fórsa member Donna Schwarz who is onboard. We demand the safety of everyone on the flotilla which has come under attack. And as we always have stood for - we demand humanitarian aid into Gaza and an end to the genocide.

What a celebration across schools today for SNA Appreciation Day, the second one ever. We were sent a huge amount of photos from across Ireland, so these are just a snapshot! They deserve every bit of recognition for their incredibly valuable work #SNAAppreciationDay

🇵🇸 🇮🇪 Extraordinary bravery by Fórsa member Donna Schwarz. She's part of the civilian flotilla sailing to Gaza. We demand her safety and the safety of everyone onboard. And that their call - an end to the genocide - is finally acted on by global leaders. An-bhródúil as tu, Donna.

Busy busy busy at #Ploughing2025! Come find us in the Education & Business Hub, stand 511. Lots of merch and chats to be had! And an amazing competition for young people to enter as well.

Is #SpeirGorm at the ploughing? We are! For the second year running, we're at #Ploughing2025 to talk all things trade unions. You can find us in the Education & Business Hub, stand 511. We've free merch and lots of chats 💚

Why should you join a trade union? Because on your own, you can't: ✅Protect remote working ✅Fight for a 4 day working week ✅Win better wages, work life balance, and working conditions ✅Demand physical and mental safety at work #JoinAUnion

👉🏾 Tomorrow, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. 📣 She received a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: We need rules to protect people and environment! You can't sell our protections for profit! www.epsu.org/article/470-...

470 organisations united against the deregulation campaign ahead of von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech

Hundreds of trade unions and NGOs made a joint statement against von der Leyen's deregulation campaign that takes centre stage in Commission’s strategy.

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Here’s a handy round-up of trade union and worker news over the past few days. Kicking off with a story you may have heard about… 📌 School secretary and caretaker strike withdrawn after 'breakthrough in discussions’ www.rte.ie/news/educati...

School strike withdrawn after agreement 'breakthrough'

Fórsa has withdrawn strike action by school secretaries and caretakers after an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission last night to engage in a process to resolve the dispute.

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Polling on support for the school secretaries and caretakers . 82% in favour- overwhelming support across all demographics!

📢Strike Withdrawn - well done to secretaries & caretakers!! After agreement at the WRC with: - Commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements - Discussions on caretakers' pay framework - Access to bereavement, sick & acute illness protocols www.rte.ie/news/educati...

Fórsa withdraws school secretary and caretaker strike

Fórsa has withdrawn strike action by school secretaries and caretakers after an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to bring the dispute to an end.

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An update before the weekend for school secretaries and caretakers. Please rest, stay strong, and well done after a truly historic week of strikes! #PensionParity

6 days of strikes and yet secretaries & caretakers are still fighting for their rights with incredible energy A special shout out to people on picket lines by themselves or in isolated areas, and in the rain. You're showing the government what a force you all are! #PensionParity

"We've had strong expressions of support from 40 Government representatives so far, incl 29 TDs, 1 minister, a minister of state, 4 senators & 3 MEPs" said @apike1 "Nevertheless, strikes continues because the silence from Government remains absolute" www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Strong political support for school secretaries - Fórsa

Fórsa, the trade union representing striking school secretaries and caretakers, has said a growing number of Government TDs, Senators and MEPs have pledged their support for the school staff.

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4 days of strikes for pension parity = 1 major national rally 5 huge regional rallies 2,000 school picket lines Every local government TD office picketed And this will go one for weeks, even months, if needed. #PensionParity