How to Vote in the Ballot on Indefinite Strike for Pension Parity for School Secretaries and Caretakers.
You are able to vote if you are a paid up Fórsa member and are a school secretary or caretaker.
If you receive an email containing your Unique Voter Code (UVC) and a link to this voting page, we believe you are entitled to vote in this ballot.
The virtual ballot will open on 20th May and close on 11 June April 2025.
Please read the FAQs on the Ballot for Pension Parity. If you have further questions, you can find the contact details for further questions in the FAQs.
For a detailed outline of how to vote, please see below. If you have difficulties with voting, please email edhelp@forsa.ie.
Voting Steps
Members who we believe are eligible to vote will receive an email containing their unique voter code.
Unlocking your ballot paper, and casting your vote:
1. Have a look in your email inbox for an email from edhelp@forsa.ie. That email should contain your unique voter code (UVC).
2. Go to the link in the email, it should go to this webpage https://www.mi-vote.com/secure/forsa.
3. Once you are on this webpage, you will see instructions on how to vote and information about the ballot. You should read the instructions carefully as you can only vote once, and you cannot change your vote later.
4. After you have read the instructions, go down the page. You’ll see a box where you can enter your Unique Voter Code (UVC). You can copy the code from the email and paste it into the box on screen. If you prefer to type it, make sure you do so carefully, including all numbers, any punctuation like full stops, and all characters.
5. Once your UVC is in the box, you should click the button to “Continue”. You will be taken to your ballot paper where you can submit your vote.
6. On your ballot paper you should choose the box either in favour or against, depending on how you wish to vote. If you want to receive an email that confirms your vote has been submitted, you should enter your email address in the “Email receipt” box at the bottom of the page. You won’t receive your receipt immediately, but it will normally be received within two working days.
Once you’ve selected your vote and entered your email address (if required), you should click the green button, “Next step” which will be visible towards the bottom of the screen.
7. You will be taken to a summary page that sets out how you have elected to vote. If you have chosen to get an email receipt, you should see your email address in the box on-screen. Once you have reviewed your selections and you’re ready to cast your vote, you should click the button that reads: “Cast My Vote Now”.
If you’ve not received your UVC, but you’re a Fórsa member and believe you’re entitled to vote, please email edhelp@forsa.ie with details of who you are and where you work and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
How to participate in the virtual ballot and make sure your voice is heard
Please make sure we have your updated your contact details. To update your contact details, email edhelp@forsa.ie with your employer, personal email, and contact number.
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