Fórsa trade union

07/11/2026

06/11/2026

Ireland supports the workers!

05/11/2026

⚡One week from today⚡

04/11/2026

“What the Government have proposed is a worsening of living standards over the next 2 and half years.” Listen Back to Kevin Callinan on Morning Ireland today

02/11/2026

“I think it's fair to say that there was a lot of anger in the room, that quickly turned to quiet determination. The decision is now to proceed with a one-day nationwide strike next Thursday the 12th."

Update following the cross-union meeting today, after talks reached an impasse. Members, check your emails for more info.

02/11/2026

Ryanair pilots starting negotiations to improve pay and working conditions.

As part of a new Collective Labour Agreement, Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (a Fórsa branch), want Ryanair pilots' pay to be in line with the rest of the aviation industry.

Negotiations will continue into November.

30/10/2026

*Pay talks at a critical juncture*

“The talks have been lengthy, and at times heated."

"A draft agreement remains possible, but the Government has yet to put forward a credible offer, and it remains to be seen whether it will do so."

”I will continue to push for the best deal for members, but I cannot be certain that we will reach that point this week, or indeed over the weekend.”

- Kevin Callinan, General Secretary, Fórsa

On Monday (2nd November) the ICTU Public Services Committee (the joint unions’ group) will meet to discuss the talks.

If no draft agreement is ready, they will consider a proposal for a nationwide strike on Wednesday, 11th November.

Your National Executive Committee has backed this approach if there is no agreement.

The proposal will include a demo in Dublin and across regions on strike day.

Members, we will update you once this week’s talks conclude. Work-to-rule continues.

Stay united, stay strong.

27/10/2026

Talks are continuing, but likely to conclude at some stage this week. Info in comments.

23/10/2026

Update: ICT in Local Authorities. A timeline has now been agreed after meeting at the WRC this week. Info in comments

22/10/2026

"Safety at Work is Union Business"

And safety is not physical, it's also about your mental well-being.

Our surveys have shown stark results, including that 68% of members surveyed have been bullied at work.

Incredibly important seminar at Fórsa HQ today on 'Managing Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace'. It's part of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work.