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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 💚
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!
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
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
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!
PENSION PARITY NOW
What a crowd making its way to the Dept of Public Expenditure 🪧🪧
Unbelievable. Well done to all the school secretaries and caretakers taking over the streets of Dublin today.
#PensionParity
What a crowd making its way to the Dept of Public Expenditure 🪧🪧
Unbelievable. Well done to all the school secretaries and caretakers taking over the streets of Dublin today.
#PensionParity
August 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
PENSION PARITY NOW
What a crowd making its way to the Dept of Public Expenditure 🪧🪧
Unbelievable. Well done to all the school secretaries and caretakers taking over the streets of Dublin today.
#PensionParity
What a crowd making its way to the Dept of Public Expenditure 🪧🪧
Unbelievable. Well done to all the school secretaries and caretakers taking over the streets of Dublin today.
#PensionParity
⚡️Tomorrow is the day⚡️
For all the School Caretakers and Secretaries out there, a special message from two powerhouses - your Branch Chairpersons Luisa and Dave - ahead of your indefinite strike.
We'll see all you on the streets of Dublin tomorrow!
For all the School Caretakers and Secretaries out there, a special message from two powerhouses - your Branch Chairpersons Luisa and Dave - ahead of your indefinite strike.
We'll see all you on the streets of Dublin tomorrow!
August 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
⚡️Tomorrow is the day⚡️
For all the School Caretakers and Secretaries out there, a special message from two powerhouses - your Branch Chairpersons Luisa and Dave - ahead of your indefinite strike.
We'll see all you on the streets of Dublin tomorrow!
For all the School Caretakers and Secretaries out there, a special message from two powerhouses - your Branch Chairpersons Luisa and Dave - ahead of your indefinite strike.
We'll see all you on the streets of Dublin tomorrow!
📣 STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE
📣 NOW NOW NOW
📣 PENSIONS PENSIONS PENSIONS
📣 NOW NOW NOW
Dublin this evening! Caretakers and secretaries are ready to take on the government.
See you all outside the Dept of Public Expenditure this Thursday 28th at 11am.
📣 NOW NOW NOW
📣 PENSIONS PENSIONS PENSIONS
📣 NOW NOW NOW
Dublin this evening! Caretakers and secretaries are ready to take on the government.
See you all outside the Dept of Public Expenditure this Thursday 28th at 11am.
August 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
📣 STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE
📣 NOW NOW NOW
📣 PENSIONS PENSIONS PENSIONS
📣 NOW NOW NOW
Dublin this evening! Caretakers and secretaries are ready to take on the government.
See you all outside the Dept of Public Expenditure this Thursday 28th at 11am.
📣 NOW NOW NOW
📣 PENSIONS PENSIONS PENSIONS
📣 NOW NOW NOW
Dublin this evening! Caretakers and secretaries are ready to take on the government.
See you all outside the Dept of Public Expenditure this Thursday 28th at 11am.
Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike?
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
August 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike?
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
You love to see it...
August 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You love to see it...
Why are school secretaries & caretakers going on strike?
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
August 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Why are school secretaries & caretakers going on strike?
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
15 days until school strikes begin!
For our school secretary members, Luisa, Chairperson of your branch, has a special message ahead of what will be the first picket line for thousands of you.
The nerves and excitement are building, and so is the support for your #PensionParity campaign💚
For our school secretary members, Luisa, Chairperson of your branch, has a special message ahead of what will be the first picket line for thousands of you.
The nerves and excitement are building, and so is the support for your #PensionParity campaign💚
August 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
15 days until school strikes begin!
For our school secretary members, Luisa, Chairperson of your branch, has a special message ahead of what will be the first picket line for thousands of you.
The nerves and excitement are building, and so is the support for your #PensionParity campaign💚
For our school secretary members, Luisa, Chairperson of your branch, has a special message ahead of what will be the first picket line for thousands of you.
The nerves and excitement are building, and so is the support for your #PensionParity campaign💚
All-out school strike from 28 August!
1000s of school secretaries & caretakers are getting ready; the energy and power they have is building & building.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still has time to avoid the chaos, by giving them the public service pensions they deserve!
1000s of school secretaries & caretakers are getting ready; the energy and power they have is building & building.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still has time to avoid the chaos, by giving them the public service pensions they deserve!
August 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
All-out school strike from 28 August!
1000s of school secretaries & caretakers are getting ready; the energy and power they have is building & building.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still has time to avoid the chaos, by giving them the public service pensions they deserve!
1000s of school secretaries & caretakers are getting ready; the energy and power they have is building & building.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still has time to avoid the chaos, by giving them the public service pensions they deserve!
Bród in Fórsa, the Cork edition! 💚🏳️🌈
Throwback to us marching in the People's Republic last weekend.
If you want to get more involved in LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace, we've a network as well. Link in bio to join Fórsa, or send us a dm for more info on the network.
Throwback to us marching in the People's Republic last weekend.
If you want to get more involved in LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace, we've a network as well. Link in bio to join Fórsa, or send us a dm for more info on the network.
August 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Bród in Fórsa, the Cork edition! 💚🏳️🌈
Throwback to us marching in the People's Republic last weekend.
If you want to get more involved in LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace, we've a network as well. Link in bio to join Fórsa, or send us a dm for more info on the network.
Throwback to us marching in the People's Republic last weekend.
If you want to get more involved in LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace, we've a network as well. Link in bio to join Fórsa, or send us a dm for more info on the network.
Fórsa in the community! 💚
Delighted that we’re supporting the local communities around our HQ in Dublin’s North East Inner City.
Pictured here are Dublin Docklands Boxing Club members, Ava Henry and Chloe Gabriel, two talented young boxers that we’re proud to be supporting!
Delighted that we’re supporting the local communities around our HQ in Dublin’s North East Inner City.
Pictured here are Dublin Docklands Boxing Club members, Ava Henry and Chloe Gabriel, two talented young boxers that we’re proud to be supporting!
July 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Fórsa in the community! 💚
Delighted that we’re supporting the local communities around our HQ in Dublin’s North East Inner City.
Pictured here are Dublin Docklands Boxing Club members, Ava Henry and Chloe Gabriel, two talented young boxers that we’re proud to be supporting!
Delighted that we’re supporting the local communities around our HQ in Dublin’s North East Inner City.
Pictured here are Dublin Docklands Boxing Club members, Ava Henry and Chloe Gabriel, two talented young boxers that we’re proud to be supporting!