Tag Archives: Fórsa Union

Talks are taking place at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in an effort to head off strike action by school secretaries and caretakers, which is set to begin tomorrow. The dispute centres on access to public sector pensions and other entitlements, with workers and their union Fórsa arguing that they are being treated as “second-class citizens.” Union demands for parity …

Starting September 2025, Ireland will implement a new redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), ensuring their continued employment even if their current positions are no longer available. This initiative, announced by Minister for Education Helen McEntee, aims to provide job security for SNAs and maintain consistent support for students with additional needs. Enhancing Stability for SNAs Under the new …