Andy Pike

Andy Pike

union leader Ireland

Andy Pike is the head of education for Fórsa, the largest public service union in Ireland, representing approximately 18,000 school secretaries, caretakers, and special needs assistants. He has been an advocate for the rights of these groups, particularly in their struggle for access to public service pensions. Pike has passionately stated that without a resolution to pension issues, school secretaries and caretakers will not return to work in September.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
16,843
Power
17$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 6.50 0.30% +10% 5,030,000 16,843 $5,100 17$
Totals 4 5,030,000 16,843 $5,100 17$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Fórsa’s head of education Andy Pike said the development was a major step forward for school secretaries and caretakers. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Union representing school secretaries and caretakers agrees to withdraw strike and enter talks – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Pike, Fórsa’s head of education, expressed that members have been left with no clarity regarding their pensions. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike action over pensions – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Fórsa head of education Andy Pike expressed concerns about the Government's failure to deliver pension justice. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Written guarantee’ on pensions needed by school secretaries and caretakers to avoid strike – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Pike, the head of education for Fórsa, stated that secretaries and caretakers will not return to school in September if pensions are not addressed. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: School secretaries to strike in September unless pensions issue resolved, union warns – The Irish Times