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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...
Text post on teal background with a spiral pattern. Text reads: Seachtain na GaeilgeCeardchumann - Trade UnionAgóíd - ProtestDlúthpháirtíocht - SolidarityCómhargáil - Collective Bargaining Cearta na n-Oibrithe - Worker's Rights
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!
• The RSA has also committed to make sure that testers have access to the insurance database within 9 months of regulations being put in place
Friday's strike action has now been called off after this win #JoinAUnion #SpeirGorm #TradeUnions
two rsa driver testers holding forsa flags, outside a large office building (RSA centre), flankedby red railings. They're looking and smiling at each other
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
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The work of SNAs goes far beyond what is in the current, outdated SNA circulars. Their role goes beyond meeting primary physical care needs, and is about supporting student’s learning and wellbeing. So, this pause will hopefully ease the very real worry about SNA supports possibly bring removed from children in mainstream classes. And part of the discussion that now needs to take place is an assessment of whether or not special education is adequately funded. Because if 25,000 SNAs are not enough to meet the identified need, then the Government needs to look at its investment strategy for delivering its goals for special education.
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.
"The overall concern about SNAs is that there is no redeployment scheme in place.
The Government was supposed to put in place redeployment, but instead they're cutting jobs before the redeployment arrangements are in place." - Andy Pike, Head of Education
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...
Members should continue their existing working patterns and any sanctions for following union guidance will be strongly challenged.
A formal hearing is expected soon. Members will receive further updates as this progresses.
Any return-to-office mandates must be backed by objective data, transparent criteria, and respect for existing agreements.
Management proposals include further limits on blended working in 2026. 👇
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. 👇
@tuiunion.bsky.social You're added now!
But it's because of their demands that their work be recognised - that they should get what they deserve - that we're in position to begin the WRC talks at all.
Standing together is the only way forward for us." - Paul Barker, Fingal County Council ICT. #JoinAUnion
Alert: Industrial action paused for Local Authority ICT workers! Text is imposed on a photo of ICT workers in front of a glass wall.
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
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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!
We also join Donna in her demand for an end to the genocide and for everyone to keep their eyes on Gaza.
That is the purpose of their mission and we applaud their bravery. We stand with you Donna.
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.
Yes, we will be there as we have always been.
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.
3 forsa staff memebrs at a stand with a banner behind them with a cow and a slogan saying don't get liked at work
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-...
