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Fórsa is a diverse union of 89,000 members, is the largest Irish trade union for the public service, and the second largest trade union in the state. For this reason, Fórsa is comprised of six divisions, each representing the sectors our members work in. Click on the panels below for news, information and a list of branches for each of our six divisions.
Fórsa is a diverse union of 89,000 members, is the largest Irish trade union for the public service, and the second largest trade union in the state. For this reason, Fórsa is comprised of six divisions, each representing the sectors our members work in. Click on the panels below for news, information and a list of branches for each of our six divisions.
Representing some 25,000 civil servants including clerical, administrative, technical and professional staff and service officers.
Representing over 18,000 education staff in schools and early education, as well as clerical, administrative, management staff in institutes of technology and education and training
Representing over 30,000 health workers including health and social care professionals; clerical, administrative, management and technical staff.
Representing 10,000 local government and services workers including clerical, administrative, management, technical and professional staff.
Representing 1,500 general operatives and manual workers in Dublin local councils and educational institutes.
Representing some 7,000 workers in commercial and non-commercial semi-state organisations, and private companies in aviation and communications.