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Fórsa Section 39 workers move towards “indefinite strike action”

Posted by Changing Ireland | Jan 31, 2023 | Income & Employment

“For every member of staff freshly recruited, another experienced staff member is walking out the door. The situation is both unacceptable and unsustainable,” says Trade union Fórsa, complaining about unequal pay and conditions.

Last Thursday (Jan 26) the trade union moved towards “indefinite strike action” involving hundreds of its members working in community and voluntary sector health services across the country. It is not immediate, however, nor is every county certain to be impacted.

Department aware of recruitment issues in C&V sector

Posted by Changing Ireland | Jan 27, 2023 | Income & Employment

The Department of Rural and Community Development issued a brief statement in response to a query from this publication on the issue of recruitment and retention in the community sector.

Women’s Aid launches 16 Days of Action

Posted by Changing Ireland | Nov 24, 2022 | Community

Women’s Aid begins its 16 Days of Action Campaign tomorrow, November 25,which coincides with the UN Day For the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Probably Ireland’s biggest pear tree

Posted by Changing Ireland | Nov 8, 2022 | Activism & Volunteering

Has Killarney Men’s Shed got Ireland’s biggest pear tree? Show us a bigger one then!

Plus – the five magical steps you need to take to open a Men’s Shed.

Dublin community under siege due to “really awful” gang crime

Posted by Changing Ireland | Nov 4, 2022 | Community

– Community workers seek to lift spirits amidst chaos
– Inchicore project’s block targeted in one shooting
– Family Resource Centre Coordinator appeals for solidarity with the community in Inchicore and for more support.

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