Fórsa trade union

12/06/2026

Update on Perfusionists: Their work stoppages next week are paused. Info in comments and well done!

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

First day of strike by Perfusionists is done. Incredible day on the picket line - 25 of them across the country taking on the largest employer in the state. And a critically important group of workers, as they operate the heart/ lung machines during lifesaving surgeries.

If the HSE doesn't do the right thing and pay them fairly, then they'll be on two days of work stoppages next week.

The Labour Court was clear - restore their pay. They deserve it, and so do their patients.

09/06/2026

Perfusionists on the picket line today are determined and frustrated. Frustrated because their pay has effectively been cut, the HSE refuses to implement the Labour Court recommendation on it, and patients have had surgeries cancelled today for what is a straightforward issue with a straightforward resolution.

03/06/2026

SNA update: 18,000 SNAs will be balloted on new proposals. See below for more info, including on local consultation meetings

03/06/2026

"It's a very simple dispute, with a very simple resolution". Work stoppages by Perfusionists in public hospitals begin 9th June

02/06/2026

Work Stoppage Notice: Perfusionists in 5 public hospitals will begin work stoppages on 9, 16 and 17 June because of a unilateral pay cut by the HSE. Info in comments

29/05/2026

Proud that we and Irish Congress of Trade Unions are the first union bodies in Europe to pass Ethical Procurement Policies 🇵🇸💚

Learn more in the link below.

20/05/2026

Morale in the Health and Social Care workforce: "We need to urgently move to a multi annual funding system that is based on the needs of our population and not an arbitrary number decided by the Department of Public Expenditure.

If you fail to do that, you will have failed to realise the promise of Sláintecare."

Morale in the Health and Social Care Workforce is at an all time low. But there are solutions, as were outlined at the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee this morning.

Here are clear, practical recommendations, based on frontline experience and evidence:

1) Staffing levels should be based on assessed local need, with routine cover for maternity leave and faster recruitment processes.
2) Retention strategies should focus on manageable and sustainable workloads so experienced staff remain in post.
3) Pay equity should continue to be improved, especially for workers in the community and voluntary sector.
4) Worker voice should be strengthened through a more consultative culture, so decisions are informed by front-line experience and evidence.

15/05/2026

The final day of conference was another day of members’ voices ringing loud and clear. Strong motions passed on A Better Deal and A Better Ireland, with a focus on the common good issues – housing and healthcare. "I'm looking at a country where I'm wondering - will there ever be a place for me here?"

Motions passed on AI to protect jobs and reap the benefits for workers and society, and moving testimonies about the impact of abuse and why online safety is a workers’ issue.

Jan Willem Goudriaan, General Secretary of , opened his speech as Gaeilge! "Being an united workforce pits us against the far-right in Europe. We all say - never again to fascism. Never again!"

PSI address by Lima Jamoul, opened by sending Palestinian colleagues’ appreciation for Fórsa’s solidarity, and outlining how your support is building trade unions globally.

Another fantastic panel: Whatever happened to the common good? Fórsa’s Linda Kelly was joined by Dr Tom McDonnell and Lina Jamoul. "Our wages matter but our quality of life depends on more than that. As unions, we can use our power for better policies."

Motions also passed with personal experiences being shared of the hardships of fertility treatments and the need for paid leave, and on increasing paid maternity leave, parental and carers leave. On Health & Safety motions – strong recognition of not just physical but also mental health risks.

“Inclusion is not just about access, it’s about belonging.” Motions on LGBTQIA+ voices and standing with trans workers, on the value added to workplaces by neurodivergent workers and about taking on the scourge of racism and the far-right.

This is how our societies change – union members stepping up and making sure we get A Better Ireland for all.

Delegates, well done! Workers across the public and civil service and the private sector have a clear message for the Government – we want A Better Deal and A Better Ireland!