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Talks conclude between between Fórsa and government officials

School secretaries and caretakers across the Shannonside region engaged in strike action for a number of days.

Sep 11, 2025 07:49

Scahill signals support for secretaries and caretakers

Sep 4, 2025 17:12

Local principal rallies behind protesting colleagues

She says the strike has impacted the start of the school year but she understands the reasons behind it.

Sep 4, 2025 13:41

Fórsa strike rumbles on outside local schools

School secretaries and caretakers across the Shannonside region are continuing their strike action.

Sep 4, 2025 13:35

Local school secretaries and caretakers continue strike action today

There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week.

Sep 4, 2025 07:24

Local Senator wants resolution to school secretaries' strike

There were protests outside several locals schools today, on the fifth day of their industrial action.

Sep 3, 2025 12:58

Up to 50 secretaries and caretakers protest outside Feighan's office

Forsa members are standing outside their local TD offices today, calling for the same pensions and benefits as teachers and SNAs, on their fourth day of strike action.

Sep 2, 2025 17:09

Local school secretaries and caretakers set to continue protests

Fórsa say the strike will continue until they reach an agreement with the state.

Aug 29, 2025 08:32

Government urged to intervene in school secretaries dispute

The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.

Aug 20, 2025 13:13

Staff at St. Christopher's in Longford to vote on new pay proposals

The Fórsa trade union, which represents staff, says it will strongly recommend that these proposals are accepted by members.

Dec 16, 2024 13:38

Staff vote in favour of industrial action at Longford disability service

Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.

Apr 29, 2024 16:27

HSE staff take industrial action over recruitment

Forsa has organised the work-to-rule which affects all clerical and administrative staff in the health authority.

Oct 6, 2023 10:07

Bonus leave for health workers to cost 350 million Euro-HSE

Government sources have raised concerns that public servants and the Gardaí would also seek the bonus leave.

Sep 23, 2021 09:14

Mental health services in Roscommon left without extra funding in HSE Winter plan - FORSA

The FORSA trade union is highlighting serious concern about the lack of extra funding for mental health services in Roscommon, Mayo and Galway over the

Nov 25, 2020 17:49

News - Forsa