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...

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...

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...

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

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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

Third day of strikes, and first day everyone is outside schools. Parents, school staff, students, and communities - all rallying behind caretakers and secretaries! Tomorrow, they're outside their local TDs’ constituency offices. Join them from 11am #PensionParity

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What another major day in the campaign for #PensionParity by school secretaries and caretakers. Five huge rallies across Ireland, bringing energy, noise and power. Do you think the government is finally getting the message? Rallies in Dublin, Athlone, Cork, Bray, and Sligo

Today, we are at 5 rallies for #PensionParity! Join us from 11am at: • Dublin: Department of Education • Athlone: Department of Education • Cork: Taoiseach Constituency Office • Bray: Tánaiste Constituency Office • Sligo: Min. Marian Harkin Constituency Office

Andy Pike, national secretary of @forsatradeunion.bsky.social : "lots of workers saying they were scared before, but that they feel determined here today" www.thejournal.ie/school-strik...

What a first day of strikes for #PensionParity. I think everyone can agree that you all showed the government just how powerful school secretaries and caretakers are. Rest up tonight, round two kicks off with five regional rallies around the country!

#Solidarity with Irish school secretaries & caretakers striking today with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social ✊ Your demand for fair pensions is a fight for dignity & equality that speaks to all public service workers. We stand with you — your struggle is our struggle.

PENSION PARITY NOW What a crowd making its way to the Dept of Public Expenditure 🪧🪧 Unbelievable. Well done to all the school secretaries and caretakers taking over the streets of Dublin today. #PensionParity

⚡️Tomorrow is the day⚡️ For all the School Caretakers and Secretaries out there, a special message from two powerhouses - your Branch Chairpersons Luisa and Dave - ahead of your indefinite strike. We'll see all you on the streets of Dublin tomorrow!

📣 STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE 📣 NOW NOW NOW 📣 PENSIONS PENSIONS PENSIONS 📣 NOW NOW NOW Dublin this evening! Caretakers and secretaries are ready to take on the government. See you all outside the Dept of Public Expenditure this Thursday 28th at 11am.

Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike? Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally. Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity

School Caretakers & Secretaries fighting together for what they deserve! "Mr Hearne said the last thing him or the other caretakers and secretaries around the country want to do is go on strike, they have been 'left with no option'." #PensionParity www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...

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Why are school secretaries & caretakers going on strike? Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action. The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.

🚨URGENT – Notice on strike pay for school secretaries & caretakers. This is needed urgently: -Check your emails for one from educationstrike[@]forsa.ie -Fill in the form -Send the documents -No email? Check spam or email us No form + documents = no strike pay

"We are being discriminated against." The #PensionParity strike is not just about secretaries & caretakers getting the pensions they deserve. There are also so many people who have deeply suffered because of the lack of bereavement & sick leave It has to change! www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Irish union @forsatradeunion.bsky.social annouces #strike action of school secretaries and caretakers on 28th august, day schools start again #solidarity @epsu.bsky.social @strikemap.org @labourstart.bsky.social

15 days until school strikes begin! For our school secretary members, Luisa, Chairperson of your branch, has a special message ahead of what will be the first picket line for thousands of you. The nerves and excitement are building, and so is the support for your #PensionParity campaign💚

All-out school strike from 28 August! 1000s of school secretaries & caretakers are getting ready; the energy and power they have is building & building. The Dept of Public Expenditure still has time to avoid the chaos, by giving them the public service pensions they deserve!

🚨28th August is the 1st day back at school, and the 1st day of indefinite strike action by school secretaries & caretakers. The Dept of Public Expenditure can avoid this by doing the right thing. Secretaries and caretakers deserve public service pensions. And everyone knows it.

Bród in Fórsa, the Cork edition! 💚🏳️‍🌈 Throwback to us marching in the People's Republic last weekend. If you want to get more involved in LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace, we've a network as well. Link in bio to join Fórsa, or send us a dm for more info on the network.