Kevin Callinan

Gen Sec @forsa_union_ie | ex President @irishcongress | VC @jfcolombia | EC @PSIglobalunion | @MoorefieldGaa | @ManUtd | @ClareHurlers | Naturalised Lilywhite |

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Only getting around to posting this now.

A historic result and an important moment.

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

After today's rejection by Fórsa SNAs of the Government's workforce development plan, we will listen carefully to our members to better understand their concerns and consider how they can best be addressed. Govt pls note: members need concerns addressed to support agreements.

[Justice for Colombia @JFColombia]

Packed JFC fringe at @forsa_union_ie conference in Killarney!

Our visitor @JairoRamirezh of @usofrenteobrero oil workers union thanked Fórsa members for their solidarity ahead of Colombia's crucial 31 May election.

As always, fantastic support for JFC's campaign work! 🇮🇪🤝🇨🇴

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

The ⏰️ bells should be ringing for government, but is anyone awake?

Here is my piece on #AI in the @businessposthq today. 👇

://www.businesspost.ie/politics/kevin-callinan-big-tech-is-writing-a-new-deal-so-where-is-our-government/

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh! Happy New Year!

Cheers to the workers, and here's to many more wins in 2026.

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

I've enjoyed working with this man, @MattStaunton1, for more than 30 years and never more than the last six and a half when he was my deputy. Enjoy the retirement, Matt, and thank you.

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

“It’s been a privilege to serve those who serve”

The end of an era - Fórsa deputy general secretary Matt Staunton will retire at the end of the month.

His decades of staunch trade unionism saw huge achievements, including his role in the creation of Fórsa.

🧵

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

A record breaking €7,000+ raised for the Fórsa Christmas Toy Appeal! 💚🎅

Members, branches & staff have outdone themselves for the Children's Health Foundation, well done 🙌🏽

The smiles & excitement this will bring to kids in hospital over Xmas will make such a difference.

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Standing up for workers on #Neurodiversity.

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

📣Landmark claim for neurodiversity policies in Local Authorities

Following conference motions, workers are seeking neurodiversity policies across the sector

This is 1st step. Developing an empowering & effective policy with input from neurodiverse workers will be the real work

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine 🇵🇸 🇮🇪

From County Halls to Hospitals to Libraries, and the Fórsa National Executive, trade unionists around the country stood with people of Palestine. Today and every day.

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Flexibility is emerging as a key issue across the workforce.

The challenge is to achieve this without loss of productivity.

As the 5th industrial revolution gathers pace, a #4DayWeek is a realistic aim.

Employers may scoff, but workers will vote with their feet.

[Irish Independent @Independent_ie]

Desire for four-day week ‘gaining traction’ among public service workers, new survey shows https://t.co/ZWJWQ9PCLp

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

📽 @GarmillaAna

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Last week I spent a hectic 6 days in #Colombia with @JFColombia. Super proud of @forsa_union_ie's support for the peace process there.
Big takeaway: Colombia's fragile peace still needs international help 🇮🇪 🇨🇴

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

I argue that the Directive is also important for social cohesion, confidence in the EU, and hope for the future. And I give a shout out to @cmatbaby's Euro-Country too.

[Fórsa trade union @forsa_union_ie]

EU's wage directive has the potential to be a game changer for Irish workforce.

"The emerging voice of younger workers points to a generation with an appetite for real engagement, campaigns for justice & greater worker advocacy."

From @kcallinan50 today https://t.co/URTvBvwiyw

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

This has the potential to be a significant moment in the pursuit of better living standards.

[Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) @irishcongress]

Big news today. European Courts have upheld all articles relating to the promotion of collective bargaining in the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive.

The directive has the potential to be a game changer for workers in Ireland.

See our full response: https://t.co/OUpDae2nCk

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Solidaridad!

[EPSU @EPSUnions]

🎉 First victory - more to come!

Public service unions in Spain have secured negotiations with the government for 3.5 million public employees.

They deserve higher wages, better conditions - and real recognition for their work.

✊🏾 EPSU stands in full #solidarity!

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

Here at the @iiea to listen to @EstherLynchs set out the ambitious European trade movement @etuc_ces agenda at a time of rapid change and extraordinary threats to peace and prosperity.

[Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) @irishcongress]

Congrats to the @PregnancyLossIE group on the publication of these fantastic resources on pregnancy loss in the workplace.

Coming up to 2 years since the recommendations for Government were published it's time for DCDE and DETE to implement them in full.

https://t.co/7uONk89aQW

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

#Budget2026

While 2.9 million workers can suck it up.....👇

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

@treacy_phil I wish. If only 🤣.

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

This Budget is a double hit for workers.

●No indexation of tax bands and allowances.
●Energy credits discontinued.

Pay bargaining will be the only way to protect living standards in 2026.

This will have ramifications across the economy.

https://t.co/irijOQe9uX

[Kevin Callinan @kcallinan50]

@treacy_phil All workers will be worse off.