Fórsa members vote in favour of Oberstown agreement
Members of the Fórsa trade union at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus in Dublin are to pause industrial action after voting to accept proposals to resolve a dispute over staffing levels.
Fórsa union members at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus in Dublin have halted their industrial action after approving a deal to address staffing concerns. The resolution came following negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission. The terms were presented to a vote of Fórsa representatives at the facility, with the majority supporting the agreement.
After the recent talks, Fórsa stated that a path was now open to resolve remaining issues. Union employees at Oberstown had gone on a 12-hour strike the previous Tuesday and prepared for a 48-hour walkout starting on Monday. Fórsa recognized the contributions of the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and the Workplace Relations Commission in facilitating these discussions.
The Oberstown site had claimed a proactive stance in enhancing staffing levels over the past year. Upon hearing about the progress at the Workplace Relations Commission, the center expressed satisfaction with the advancements.
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