Fórsa trade union

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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

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.

👉🏾 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-...

Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president Mr Hunt takes over from Meta Ireland head Anne O’Leary

📌 Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
📌 HSA to target forestry sector in new safety focus www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...

Warning of 'severe impact' on Labour Court hearings The Labour Court has told lawyers it is facing a "severe impact" on its operations after the Department of Public Expenditure "blocked" the reappointment of a senior official, leaving it running at on...

📌 Warning of 'severe impact' on Labour Court hearings after deputy chair's reappointment 'blocked' www.rte.ie/news/busines...
📌 Dublin Fire Brigade industrial action suspended www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-...
📌 One in three Irish women have no retirement savings, www.irishtimes.com/business/wor...

Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.

📌 Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan www.thejournal.ie/budget-2026-...

📌 TUC leader attacks Nigel Farage for ‘selling out’ workers www.irishnews.com/news/uk/tuc-...

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.

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!

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To School Secretaries & Caretakers: What a win. What a moment.

This is all yours - your campaign, your achievement. Without your determination & relentless organisation, we could never have gotten to this point.

Your pursuit of fairness & equal treatment has defined this strike.

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.

📢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

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.

"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