Fórsa trade union

03/09/2026

UPDATE for School Secretaries and Caretakers:

Talks at the Workplace Relations Commission have finished, and now it’s done to you to vote on the proposals.

The ballot will be announced soon and check your emails for full details, but here is a brief outline:

02/09/2026

This is the clearest possible message from Fórsa members to the government.

01/09/2026

National Ballot update: Watch back our press conference on the historic results today - explaining why exploratory talks broke down, and what happens next.

01/09/2026

Incredible turnout. This result is a resounding mandate from public sector workers.

It is the largest ever vote in favour of industrial action, by members of an individual trade union in this country.

By voting to stand together for a better deal you have sent a decisive message to government: Public service workers are under pressure and you won’t be taken for granted.

We remain available for meaningful engagement, but for talks to move forward, Government must come with a credible pay offer that properly addresses the cost pressures facing public sector workers.

Members, check your emails for more info.

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

URGENT: BALLOT CLOSES
TOMORROW.

Voting closes midday, 1 September.
Check your emails to vote.

29/08/2026

Let's get out the vote!

28/08/2026

UPDATE: Oberstown talks at the WRC have produced a welcome outcome, with a clear roadmap.

This was always about safety. Safety of the staff and safety of the minors on the campus.

Well done to the members! A long-standing dispute, hard fought for by Oberstown workers.

Members will be balloted on the proposals today, and depending on the results, industrial action may be paused.

If this happens, it will be paused until the week of the 28th of September. This will be to give the Department of Public Expenditure under Minister Jack Chambers time to confirm that the business case is accepted.

27/08/2026

Calling all civil and public service workers!
5 days left to vote (closes midday, 1st September)

25/08/2026

ONE WEEK NOTICE: For the National Ballot, If you haven't voted yet, then check your emails. If you have voted, then ask your colleagues to make sure they vote too!