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Forsa and the civil service

exitstageleft · 2023-06-30 00:46:59

CS threads constantly bemoan the lack of engagement of Forsa on behalf of workers. Is this really the case? Have they left workers down on issues such as flexi-time, annual leave and inflation? Or is it more role specific, are they weak on probation and increment parity depending on grade? Would a new more focused union be…

30-06-2023 1:46am

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exitstageleft

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CS threads constantly bemoan the lack of engagement of Forsa on behalf of workers. Is this really the case? Have they left workers down on issues such as flexi-time, annual leave and inflation? Or is it more role specific, are they weak on probation and increment parity depending on grade?
Would a new more focused union be better?
From my own experience, it's hard to see why I'd join a union that does so little to promote my interests. At the same time, I think the idea of collective bargaining could be very beneficial if carried out properly.

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#2 30-06-2023 10:26am

leanbh

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There was a union a few years back: cpsu : it was for civil and public service workers only.
I think it was better.
It was merged in with forsa a few years back.
I don't think civil service a priority for forsa but that's just my personal view.

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