Kevin Callinan
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Last Seen Profiles
Early this morning I spoke with
@owenreidy
of
@irishcongress
and we agreed that we had to do something to allow ordinary citizens express their concern and solidarity.
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I'm very proud and honoured to be elected
@irishcongress
President. We live in exciting times, full of possibility and opportunity, and we've an urgent responsibility to ensure we emerge from the pandemic with better jobs, better lives and a better planet.
#BDC21
#NoGoingBack
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Today is my first day as
@forsa_union_ie
General Secretary. Looking forward to working with all our national, divisional, branch leaders and staff to achieve good outcomes for our members.
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My piece, co-written with
@SIPTU
GS Joe Cunningham, in
@IrishTimes
. The response to
#COVID19
can't be austerity. We need hope. On a postwar scale. Trade unions and civil society can provide necessary leadership. Covid-19: Is the pandemic our ‘1945 moment’?
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Classy of
@PresidentIRL
to do his
@RTELateLateShow
interview at the time of
#Covid19
in front of the plough and the stars, a piece commissioned to commemorate the 1913 lockout. He acknowledges essential workers and hopes that they'll be properly respected when the crisis is over.
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An early start this morning to meet Brother Kevin
@capfrans
with
@forsa_union_ie
President Michael Smyth. On behalf of union members we were delighted to present him with a cheque for €10000 to support the Capuchin Day Centre and the incredible work of its staff and volunteers.
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I'm in total admiration of our
@forsa_union_ie
members on strike this morning. These
@EnableIreland
workers in
#Cork
are not just standing up for justice for themselves but also for their services and the users who rely on them.
#ValuingCare
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At a time when many of us feel hopeless and helpless we understand the value of solidarity. I'm exploring ways by which
@forsa_union_ie
members and the union itself can
#StandWithUkraine
through the provision of humanitarian aid.
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We received this letter from
@unicefireland
yesterday in appreciation of
@forsa_union_ie
's donation of €100,000 to the Gaza emergency appeal before the UN resolution calling for a humanitarian truce and last night's communication and power blackout and Israeli bombardment.
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Banner now up on
@forsa_union_ie
Merrion Square premises for
#RaiseTheRoof
#HomesForAll
#Oct3rd
. Be there.
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I fully support
@irishcongress
GS Patricia King's call on Housing Minister
@DarraghOBrienTD
to take steps to provide
#100percentredress
for homeowners affected by Mica. This includes many
@forsa_union_ie
members.
#MicaRedress
#supportmicafamilies
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Great to see this collective stand by workers in the so-called gig economy.
Deliveroo riders across Dublin strike over working conditions
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Some of my
@forsa_union_ie
colleagues this afternoon delivering the now annual toy donation from the union staff to our wonderful neighbours
@TempleStreetHos
. Thanks also to those union branches that made a financial contribution.
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I'm proud that
@forsa_union_ie
is making this donation to
@unicefireland
's Gaza Crisis emergency appeal, and I hope that it goes some way to help the children who are suffering. We ask our government to redouble their efforts.
@LeoVaradkar
@MichealMartinTD
@EamonRyan
Fórsa to donate €100,000 to the
@UNICEF
Gaza Crisis Emergency Appeal.
"The scale of the unfolding human catastrophe in Gaza demands a massive humanitarian response.
Almost half of Gaza’s population are children, more than 1,200 of whom have been killed." -
@kcallinan50
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As I said this today on
@morningireland
immediate dialogue required on phased return to offices to address:
1. Genuine health concerns
2. Longstanding (almost 2 years) work/life balance issues
3. Securing benefit of popular and productive remote working.
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Setting out how workers won't accept falling living standards in a booming economy with high corporate profits in so many areas, during my interview with
@mculld
on
@rtenews
Six One last night.
What are unions looking for in the public sector pay talks?
All workers, including public servants, need to make good the reduction in living standards that happened during a booming economy and huge corporate profits.
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Just before 2am this morning in the
@WRC_ie
with my
@irishcongress
colleagues John King of
@SIPTU
,
@johnboyle_INTO
and Phil Ní Sheaghdha of
@INMO_IRL
as we prepared to finalise proposals with
@IRLDeptPER
for a new public service pay agreement
#BuildingMomentum
@forsa_union_ie
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I'm writing in today's
@businessposthq
about
@forsa_union_ie
research conducted by
@eustace_et_al
to be published tomorrow which will show Ireland is an EU outlier when it comes to collective bargaining. How we respond will say a lot about the future direction for our country.
In today's
@businessposthq
Fórsa general secretary
@kcallinan50
on Ireland's need to boost worker bargaining rights, the dividends of such measures for workers and employers, underpinning better outcomes for society and the economy.
#CollectiveBenefit
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Minister
@McHughJoeTD
, you claim to
#SupportOurSecretaries
and to understand their pay concern. Yet you offered them LESS than the projected cost of living for the next 4 years! Why won't you put them on the EXISTING pay scale to receive EQUAL treatment?
@forsa_union_ie
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So proud to welcome my stepdaughter Lulu at an emotional evening in
#DublinAirport
. Great to see my former colleague
@loreillysf
there with the fantastic reception party greeting all those
#hometovote
.
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Our
@forsa_union_ie
President
@Annemcgee2McGee
will struggle to get another reception like she received from the Lady Health Workers Union in Pakistan! I am so pleased that our union, through
@PSIglobalunion
, is helping these women fight for their basic rights.
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Fair play to the
@forsa_union_ie
Galway branch for organising today's rally. I was delighted to support it. Great to see these workers standing up for their services.
#FundUsFairly
Community workers rally for 'fair pay' and more funding via
@rte
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Advocating tax cuts as the solution to the
#CostOfLivingCrisis
in a country with a rapidly growing population and obvious deficits in public services is as dishonest as suggesting that every wish is affordable.
Collectively bargained pay and better services - not tax cuts.
Our President
@kcallinan50
tells
@thisweekrte
tax cuts are not the solution to reducing the high cost of living. We instead need EU levels of collective pay bargaining coverage and provision of publicly funded essential services.
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I wrote to
@mmcgrathtd
today on behalf of
@forsa_union_ie
members who were appalled by the scurrilous remarks of his party colleague earlier in the week. I am pleased to see the Minister make this important statement.
5 weeks into my new job as Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, I would like to thank civil and public servants for their hard work, especially over the last few challenging months.
@IRLDeptPER
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While the travelling public might think that the post-covid hikes in air fares have been exorbitant, and citizens generally might view the company's profits as exorbitant, it's a bit much to describe workers efforts to defend living standards as exorbitant.
@AerLingus
@IALPA
Passengers could face major disruption to Aer Lingus services over the coming weeks after pilots at the airline voted by a large margin in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay.
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Very proud today to stand with
@forsa_union_ie
and other trade union members, who work with
@abilitywest
, as they strike for equal pay.
@INMO_IRL
@SIPTU
@irishcongress
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On a lighter note I felt the need to share how my nieces and nephew are responding to
#COVID
ー19 with the help of
@thebodycoach
#JoeWicksPE
#joewicks
. Apparently my brother-in-law almost had a heart attack!
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Nine years of working for free to come to an end.
Fórsa has achieved final confirmation that working time is to be restored to pre-austerity levels for most civil and public servants from 1st July.
A new civil service circular which was published yesterday, confirms details of the union-negotiated deal.
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Great to see
@EPSUnions
supporting
@unisontheunion
striking health workers on the picket line today. Solidarity also from
@irishcongress
and
@forsa_union_ie
#PutNHSPayRight
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Today
@forsa_union_ie
is announcing that its members and branches are donating €500,000 in humanitarian aid for Ukraine to be equally split between
@irishredcross
and
@ituc
Ukraine solidarity fund. A phenomenal response. So proud of our union.
#StandWithUkraine
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Such a long road just to get here. Many who have worked their whole careers will benefit very little if at all. Yet this is a big step forward. Just a shame that it has taken so long and such a struggle to get this much recognition. Only came about because of union organisation.
📢📢School secretaries have today voted overwhelmingly to accept a historic new package of pay and working conditions, which places them all on public service salary rates after a decades-long campaign for pay equity.
#SupportOurSecretaries
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Minister
@McHughJoeTD
in the Dáil this evening acknowledges the work of
@forsa_union_ie
to address the confusion that had been created in relation to
#ourSNAs
. He confirms that the agreement with the union will determine the role.
@apike1
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BREAKING
#F
órsa ballot on
#PublicServiceAgreement
Constituency size/UVCs issued: 78,331
Total Poll: 52,729 (67.3%)
In favour: 49,564 (94%)
Against: 3,165 (6%)
Majority: 46,399
We'll vote for ratification at the
@irishcongress
Public Services Cttee meeting on 25 March.
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My Twitter header photo shows me with
@fiannafailparty
senator
@Fiona_Kildare
and school staff on last year's day of action to
#SupportOurSecretaries
. We in
@forsa_union_ie
will be counting on
@NormaFoleyTD1
and
@mmcgrathtd
to follow through with the detail in the coming weeks.
Today Fórsa finally secured agreement with Dept of Ed and DPER to regularise the pay, conditions and pensions of grant paid school secretaries and caretakers. Detailed implementation talks to conclude by Feb. Full details to follow tomorrow morning.
#supportoursecretaries
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Namechecked in today's
@IrishTimes
lead article. Pretty sure that's a personal first! I'm looking forward to working with my trade union colleagues on the challenges listed. The Irish Times view on trade unions: Adapting to a changing world via
@IrishTimes
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I was honoured to be mentioned by
@PresidentIRL
in his speech and to share some words with him. The address was even more powerful when he ad-libbed and spoke so strongly and passionately. He continues to inspire us.
#BetterInATradeUnion
President and Sabina Higgins this afternoon hosted a garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin celebrating the Trade Union movement. You can read the President’s speech at
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I listened to our
@forsa_union_ie
members; I heard their anger at the continued application of these 'free' hours; I negotiated a mechanism to address the matter; I'm glad to see the government has honoured our agreement.
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In awe of the bravery of Isabella who is speaking out this morning on the precarity faced by content moderators in Ireland. We need to shine a spotlight on the outsourcing practices of big tech giants like Facebook, and how they use this model to sidestep their obligations.
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It was my pleasure this morning to welcome our newest
@forsa_union_ie
staff member
@KateOSully
. Kate is our first Director of Digital. Exciting times ahead.
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Very proud of my union today. Well done
@ForsaCork
. We in
@forsa_union_ie
support hope not hate. And we stand against the intimidation of our members. Ní fuathchainte saoirse cainte.
The scene outside
#Cork
city main library as the Forsa solidarity rally prepares to march towards City Hall
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Unions remain relevant in a pandemic world. The
@irishcongress
negotiated this protocol with government and employers. Lead worker representatives will have an important role in ensuring safe workplaces. If you're not in a union now is the time to join!
A ‘return to work safety protocol,’ agreed between unions, employers and the Government will underpin workers’ safety as staff migrate back to workplaces after working remotely in the opening weeks of the coronavirus crisis.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
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I addressed the
@forsa_union_ie
#Kildare
Health branch AGM this evening and called for public service talks to prioritise restoration of living standards. The current agreement Building Momentum clearly is not keeping pace with inflation.
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The BIG issue at this week's
@forsa_union_ie
conference in
@GlenINECArena
will be the COST OF LIVING. Employers must respond with collectively bargained pay increases and government must seize the moment for transformative action on the social wage.
Our President
@kcallinan50
tells
@SaturdayRTE
together with collectively bargained pay increases to offset the effects of inflation, government can bring down the cost of living for workers by improving their Social Wage.
More here 👉
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Tomorrow at 8am I am due to join a call with leaders of Ukrainian trade unions affiliated to
@PSIglobalunion
and
@EPSUnions
to hear about the situation first hand and to learn how best we can give practical support.
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I'm thinking of all the
@pdforra
people who worked so hard over many years to achieve this outcome. A momentous occasion. Proud to represent you along with other Irish workers.
Our general secretary, Patricia King and President
@kcallinan50
joined the
@pdforra
team today for a presentation to mark their affiliation to the ICTU. Welcome and thank you!
📸 Senator
@MarkWall1
@labour
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I'm due to be on
@morningireland
to outline the significance of this really important development for the future of work and how Ireland is to be part of this global campaign.
@irishcongress
@forsa_union_ie
#4DayWeek
#Better4Everyone
Tomorrow at 10am, we will launch a four-day week pilot in Ireland that will herald a major milestone on the journey to transforming work practices for the better, for good.
We invented the weekend a century ago. It's time for an update.
#4DayWeek
#Better4Everyone
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We in
@forsa_union_ie
received this reply from the Health Workers Union of Ukraine to our message of solidarity.
#StandWithUkraine
️
#solidarityWithUkraine
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In the
@irishexaminer
today making the case that Ireland needs to heed the winds of change in Europe and to follow a different course than the one taken in the financial crisis a decade ago.
#NoGoingBack
@irishcongress
@forsa_union_ie
Kevin Callinan: Ireland must be ready to embrace the European winds of change
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31 years ago today the Guildford Four were freed. I played a small part in the campaign for their release including welcoming Paul Hill's mother Lily to a fringe meeting at an LGPSU, a forerunner of
@forsa_union_ie
, conference in the 80s.
#miscarriagesofjustice
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The new Public Service Agreement won't address the problem of low pay for new entrants. In the negotiations the government side refused to remove skipped points from pay scales. They can't have it both ways. Remove the 2011 lower entry points now as a matter of policy!
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It was really good to hear this morning from
@unicefireland
's Peter Power how much of a difference
@forsa_union_ie
's donation will make to the children of Gaza. I am so proud of our members who make international solidarity such an important part of our union.
#CeasefireNOW
In the words of
@unicefireland
, “Children are being killed. Children are suffering. Children are traumatised. This must stop. NOW.”
We echo their calls, and demand a
#CeaseFireNow
in Gaza. Honoured to meet with UNICEF today for our €100,000 donation to their emergency appeal.
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Thousands of people are participating in a march in support of diversity and opposition to racism. The 'Ireland for All' solidarity march in Dublin was organised by a coalition that includes community groups, trade unions and political parties | Read more:
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Opening his Budget speech
@Paschald
revealed a big increase in his department's forecast for 2023 inflation. Up from 3% to more than 7%! If this turns out to be the case, it will place huge importance and pressure on wage bargaining next year in the private and public sectors.
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My reaction to
#Budget2021
1. It's our money, we'll have to repay it. 2. Effect on inequality is the key test. 3. Covid has made this worse. 4. Investment in public services is welcome because we all benefit. 5. But now we need a new deal for public servants.
@irishcongress
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Clearly
@Paschald
and his
@IRLDeptPER
think that job evaluation isn't for the little people but it's alright for those at the top. Who do they think they're fooling? Not
@forsa_union_ie
members in any case.
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Friday 26th 8.50am. Negotiated settlement. Off now to bring the detail to our affiliated
@irishcongress
unions and then to our members so they can have their say.
A new public sector pay deal has been agreed which will provide for increases of 10.25% over a two-and-a-half-year period. Just spoke with lead union negotiator Kevin Callinan about the deal.
@rtenews
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Views from the top table at
#F
órsa2024. This is what 800+ incredible trade union delegates and staff looks like. So proud. 😊
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Remembering all those who have died in the course of their work. Thanks to
@PresidentIRL
for hosting today's event for
#IWMD20
@irishcongress
@forsa_union_ie
#IWMD2020
President and Sabina Higgins marked International Workers Memorial Day,
#IWMD2020
.
For more information see
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Important message from
@irishcongress
and
@NIC_ICTU
on
#MayDay2022
for the political parties in Northern Ireland.
@duponline
@sinnfeinireland
@uuponline
@allianceparty
@SDLPlive
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With
@unicefireland
's Peter Power,
@forsa_union_ie
's
@mehakdugal
and Treasurer Michael Smyth this afternoon to present a cheque from our members and branches in aid of the
#Gaza
appeal. This is in addition to the donation of €100k that the union made late last year.
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So proud of our
@forsa_union_ie
and
@SIPTU
CE Supervisors and Section 39 members today. Their long struggle for pay and pension justice shames a government that has focused more on the economy than our society. Whatever government we get had better realise it's
#TimeForChange
.
"A state that fails to take responsibility for the delivery of key services is an irresponsible state. A state that fails to treat the workers providing those key services fairly is an unjust state" -
@kcallinan50
, Fórsa General Secretary.
#UnfinishedBusiness
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I was pleased to join today's protest in solidarity with
@RMTunion
and
@nautilusint
outside P&O's Dublin terminal against its dismissal of 800 workers. Well done to
@splancmc
and
@SIPTU
for organising it.
An injury to one is an injury to all! Supporting a solidarity protest for the 800 workers sacked illegally by P&O ferries. This is outrageous behaviour and should not be accepted anywhere
@SIPTUCommunity
@SIPTU
@forsa_union_ie
@RMTunion
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Bringing the Irish trade union message to
#WashingtonDC
for
#StPatricksDay2023
. Learning about the latest US grassroots organising methods; comparing collective bargaining legislative moves; and sharing the importance of protecting the
#GoodFridayAgreement
.
@aflcio
@irishcongress
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The winds of change are blowing in the US. It's time for action to ensure rights for Irish workers to organise, to be heard and to bargain. Or is the Irish government going to to sell a union free, low tax model to attract US foreign direct investment? We're better than that.
I believe every worker should have a real opportunity to organize and collectively bargain. That’s why today, I established a White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment — helping empower workers to make the right choice for themselves and their families.
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Today, the
@forsa_union_ie
national executive joined other
@EPSUnions
affiliates in sending solidarity to Turkish trade unionists facing trial and living in fear of imprisonment and persecution. This treatment of trade unionists has no place in a democracy.
#SolidarityWithSES
Solidarity from Ireland to trade unions under attack in Türkiye, who have been arrested, imprisoned, and are facing trial next week.
Trade unionism is not a crime; it's a powerful force for workers' rights and social justice.
We're with you
@sesgenelmerkezi
!
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At its most recent meeting the
@forsa_union_ie
National Executive agreed to support our members affected by
#mica
and endorsed the call for
#100percentredress
for
#mica
homeowners.
#micaredress100
I fully support
@irishcongress
GS Patricia King's call on Housing Minister
@DarraghOBrienTD
to take steps to provide
#100percentredress
for homeowners affected by Mica. This includes many
@forsa_union_ie
members.
#MicaRedress
#supportmicafamilies
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I was happy to join
@forsa_union_ie
members on the picket line outside
@NCBI_sightloss
in Drumcondra this morning. With other
#Section39workers
they are delivering a clear message that they have
#UnfinishedBusiness
with whoever forms the government.
Out with
@forsa_union_ie
section 39 members today from Delta in Carlow on strike looking for pay restoration. Huge solidarity from passers by. This is what
#solidarity
looks like
#payrestoration
#section39
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We salute the thousands of members of our
@irishcongress
affiliates who are standing up for public service workers and for public services tomorrow. Same fight, north and south.
The
#solidarity
of
@EPSUnions
for what will be one of the biggest walkouts in history Northern Ireland.
Success to all public service workers. You deserve that pay increase
@owenreidy
@nowak_paul
@kcallinan50
@cmcanea
@UniteSharon
@GMBGarySmith
@patcullen9
@EstherLynchs
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Listening to
@johncreedon
playing
@JohnPrineMusic
and thinking about all the sing songs way back when 40 odd years ago in Ye Olde Crescent bar on Mary St. Like yesterday.
#JohnPrine
John Prine, Who Chronicled the Human Condition in Song, Dies at 73
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Brilliant.
Workers who organise to bargain collectively enjoy better pay and conditions. Fact. And true the whole world over.
Sometimes that reality gets lost in jargon.
#JoinAUnion
Well done
@fsuireland
on this video👇
Thanks
@TadhgHickey
@QUBManagement
@NiallCullinane
Ever wondered what it's like for an Irish Trade Union to deal with a Big Corporation?
For more about Unions, Organising and Collective Bargaining - check out:
@garethmurphyIE
@fsuireland
#joinaunion
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Congratulations to all our great
@forsa_union_ie
activists behind the
#RespectForSNAs
campaign and for today's webinar. Finally gaining political traction and starting to broaden the recognition of the skilled and vital role
#SNAs
play for our country's children.
Fórsa will host a special online seminar on *Sat 4th Dec* highlighting perspectives on minimum educational qualifications for SNAs and how best to train and prepare SNAs to support students within a more inclusive education system.
#RespectForSNAs
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Good news. On behalf of
@forsa_union_ie
I am writing to all Irish MEPs to urge them to do likewise.
United States will support waiver on vaccine patents!
@vonderleyen
@VDombrovskis
@JosepBorrellF
should follow.
#portosocialsummit
Excellent opportunity to announce EU will support waiver for social justice and health. Act now.
@Right2Cure
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Fórsa expresses solidarity with UK unions via
@rte
Today I sent a message of solidarity from
@forsa_union_ie
to
@nowak_paul
@The_TUC
GS as 500,000 British workers take action to defend the
#RightToStrike
.
@NEUnion
@pcs_union
@ucu
@RMTunion
@ASLEFunion
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Great photo record from
@SportsfileSam
of
@rhasidatadeleke
representing herself and Ireland over the last 8 years. The best of us. 🇮🇪
The rise of Irish sprint sensation Rhasidat Adeleke - Through my lens, and the lenses of my talented colleagues at Sportsfile.
After all Rome wasn’t built in a day!
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On behalf of all
@irishcongress
affiliate unions, I extend our solidarity and support to those public service workers on strike today for a fair pay deal. Victory to the workers!
@nipsa
@NASUWT_NI
@UNISONNI
@INTOnews
@pcs_union
@UniteunionNI
@NAHTnews
@GMBNI
@NIC_ICTU
We look forward to seeing all unions with a united voice at the rally tomorrow. NASUWT members should be at the City Hall for 12.30pm.
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Honoured to be asked to address
#ourSIPTU
conference later in the week. Looking forward to further building the relationship between
@SIPTU
and
@forsa_union_ie
in the interests of working people.
Now: Over 350
#ourSIPTU
delegates are in
#Cork
for the next three days debating 53 motions on
#Brexit
#Slaintecare
#RaiseTheRoof
#JustTransition
#Childcare
Guest speakers:
✅Patricia King GS
@irishcongress
✅
@kcallinan50
GS
@forsa_union_ie
✅
@EstherLynchs
DGS
@etuc_ces
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Let's hope this represents a successful end to a 13 year battle by CE Supervisors represented by
@forsa_union_ie
and
@SIPTU
for the implementation of a Labour Court recommendation.
#UnfinishedBusiness
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Preparations underway in
@forsa_union_ie
head office this morning for next week's divisional conferences. I'm proud to lead such a great staff team (including the 📷 shy 😜).
#F
órsaHealthandWelfare
#F
órsaCivilService
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My piece is in today's
@IrishTimes
.
#Sl
áintecare is a vision not just a set of actions to be cherrypicked. If it's no longer the plan or a priority we should be told now.
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The
@forsa_union_ie
ballot on the review of the
#BuildingMomentum
closed at noon today. Turnout was 67%.
For ratification: 43,133
Against ratification 4,117
Majority: 39,016.
Fórsa will vote in favour of ratification at tomorrow's
@irishcongress
Public Services Cttee meeting.
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In today's
@businessposthq
@cooper_m
covers my address to
@INTOnews
Congress. Key points: 👉 there is no case for wage moderation while excessive company profits persist; 👉 Irish public sector employment is very low by EU standards; 👉 we have a recruitment crisis in many areas.
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Very proud of
@forsa_union_ie
's international solidarity and commitment to European and international affairs evident at our spring school. We'll done to
@RichyCarrothers
and everyone involved in organising it.
📣Two amazing days at
@forsa_union_ie
's
#SolidarityMatters
Spring School.
We are very proud of seeing our members building such strong solidarity 💪🏾
@JW_Goudriaan
expressed EPSU's view on
#EuropeanElections2024
, fight against far-right & global trade union struggle.
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⏰️ 4 weeks extra off work!!! New research by
@etuc_ces
shows that the European countries with the highest level of collective bargaining coverage also have the lowest amount of working time.⏰️ Another reason to
#JoinAUnion
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We’re at the solidarity rally in Dublin today, with workers from across Ireland to say:
Hope, not hate.
Unity, not division.
Solidarity, not violence.
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Nail. On. Head.
From some years ago but
@PresidentIRL
consistently gets it right.
"There should be a floor below which nobody would be allowed to fall" -
@PresidentIRL
on the need for adequate minimum wages
Over to you
@Europarl_EN
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Proud and privileged to lead a great ☘team hosting this Congress. Great reaction from delegates from across Europe many of whom said they want to come back. What great union people we have who help to make this such a wonderful country. 🇪🇺🇮🇪
@EPSUnions
closing ceremony for our
#EPSUCongress19
! Thank you all for your participation and for a great week in Dublin!
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So fitting that the State has posthumously recognised Caitriona Lucas,
@IMPACTTU
member, with only the 12th ever gold medal for bravery.
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Not your normal survey!
20,122
@forsa_union_ie
members completed a detailed questionnaire.
On pay negotiations, 99% of them said increases must match inflation (with 83% seeing it as very important and a further 16% as important).
The
#CostOfLivingCrisis
is hurting.
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And brilliant it was.....
Michael D. Higgins: That Brilliant Speech On The Climate Crisis and Putting Human Need Over Human Greed In Full via
@hotpress
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We are currently vetting different organisations and reviewing options to determine the most effective ways, including through our own contacts on the ground, to assist ordinary citizens in need. I hope to be in a position very shortly to reach out to union members for support.
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Great day for
@forsa_union_ie
as we launch our
#F
órsaSkillsAcademy. Great work by
@lindabtweeting
and so many of my union colleagues. Knowledge is power, knowhow get you there. Onwards and upwards!
10 minutes to go until we launch the
#F
órsaSkillsAcademy - the new hub for all training and development within
@forsa_union_ie
. So proud to be leading out on this as Director of Training and Development. A new era of supporting all of our incredible workplace reps.
#JoinAUnion
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Over the next few days, I'm really looking forward to meeting and hearing from over 700 great
@forsa_union_ie
representatives at
#Forsa2024
#F
órsa2024 💪
Clerical officers to seek pay hike at Fórsa conference, insisting ‘the buck stops with us’
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Public service unions resolute that any new deal must be fair and that time is running out to achieve it.
@SIPTU
@INTOnews
@INMO_IRL
@UniteunionROI
@astiunion
@TUIunion
@AHCPS
@ConnectUnion
@IMO_IRL
@MedLabAssoc
@gardarep
@AGSI_Ireland
@pdforra
@RACO_DF
@forsa_union_ie
ICTU Public Services Committee say time 'running short' for new Public Service Pay Deal.
Our statement👇
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Really blown away by the response of our Forsa community to the idea of a fundraiser for humanitarian aid to show we
#StandWithUkraine
. Plans being progressed today and we hope to have an online donation page ready shortly.
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The low level of the Irish social wage, the measure of how much better off you are as a result of government spending on welfare supports and public services, means that all the burden falls to pay bargaining to protect living standards.
#CostOfLivingCrisis
#Forsa2022
Great to see
@kcallinan50
on
@rtenews
advocating strongly for pay increases for public sector workers in light of an ever increasing inflation level.
#Forsa2022
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Standing room only here for
#4DayWeek
campaign launch. Proud that
@forsa_union_ie
is leading this
#Better4Everyone
initiative and working with partners from business and wider civil society.
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Really nice of
@joeliveline
to send this beautiful
#MayDay
card addressed to
@forsa_union_ie
members and staff. It's been a tough year for workers. Thanks to
@rteliveline
for keeping the flag flying for public health throughout.
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@donnellystephen
@annerabbitte
I support the S39 & S56 strikers!
Equal work but not equal pay? Why does
@HSElive
think it's ok that professionals in disability & homeless supports are treated like this? The sector is in the verge of collapse. The solution is
#ValuingCare
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