Fórsa trade union
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social
Join a trade union that wins - join Fórsa! Representing workers in public service, private sector, state agencies & community and voluntary sector.
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Let us know if you want to be added.
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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
- 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
October 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
- 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
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
October 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
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...
Here's the guidance from the National Directorate of Fire & Emergency Management: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Local response teams preparing for challenging conditions in affected counties
www.gov.ie
October 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
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'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!
October 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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'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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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.
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.
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.
September 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.
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
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
September 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🇵🇸 🇮🇪 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.
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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.
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 💚
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 💚
September 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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 💚
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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
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
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👉🏾 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-...
📣 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-...
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.
www.epsu.org
September 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
👉🏾 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-...
📣 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...
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...
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.
www.rte.ie
September 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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...
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!
September 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.rte.ie
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
📢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...
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
Please rest, stay strong, and well done after a truly historic week of strikes! #PensionParity
September 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
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...
@apike1
"Nevertheless, strikes continues because the silence from Government remains absolute"
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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.
www.rte.ie
September 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"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...
@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
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
September 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
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
Tomorrow, they're outside their local TDs’ constituency offices. Join them from 11am #PensionParity
September 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
Tomorrow, they're outside their local TDs’ constituency offices. Join them from 11am #PensionParity
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
Rallies in Dublin, Athlone, Cork, Bray, and Sligo
August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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
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
• Dublin: Department of Education
• Athlone: Department of Education
• Cork: Taoiseach Constituency Office
• Bray: Tánaiste Constituency Office
• Sligo: Min. Marian Harkin Constituency Office
August 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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
• Dublin: Department of Education
• Athlone: Department of Education
• Cork: Taoiseach Constituency Office
• Bray: Tánaiste Constituency Office
• Sligo: Min. Marian Harkin Constituency Office
Reposted by Fórsa trade union
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...
www.thejournal.ie/school-strik...
'We will win!': School secretaries and caretakers rally in their thousands as strike starts
“I’m not doing this for me, I’m old, I’m doing it for the women who will be school secretaries after me, for them to have their rights,” one striking worker said.
www.thejournal.ie
August 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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...
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!
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!
August 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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!
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!