Andy Pike
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,653 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,653 | $5,100 | 5$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Andy Pike, the union’s head of education, stated that the department’s refusal to table a constructive proposal has brought the process to an impasse.
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Ireland:
Andy Pike, head of education at Fórsa trade union, highlighted the demeaning practices faced by special needs assistants.
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Ireland:
Fórsa’s head of education Andy Pike said the development was a major step forward for school secretaries and caretakers.
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Ireland:
Fórsa’s Andy Pike stated that the strike would continue until members decided to end it.
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Ireland:
Andy Pike, Fórsa’s head of education, expressed that members have been left with no clarity regarding their pensions.
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Ireland:
Fórsa head of education Andy Pike expressed concerns about the Government's failure to deliver pension justice.
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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.
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