“As the old joke goes, we might not be able to shield you from the muck, but we can protect you from your boss!”
The National Ploughing Championships, one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, will take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 16th – 18th September.
Come find us Education & Business Hub, stand 511. We’ll have lots of brilliant merch, and even more information to share about why you should join Fórsa!
What is the Ploughing Championship?
Better known simply as ‘the ploughing’ the event is held every September and draws over 1,700 exhibitors and had 277,000 visitors in 2022. For the second time ever Fórsa will have a stand at the event.
What started off as a contest where participants plough parts of a field has become famed for showcasing an incredible array of high end, cutting edge agricultural machinery, prize animals, bombastic business marquees hawking their wares, and a not to be missed opportunity for many politicians.
Why is Fórsa there?
Khalid El-Busaidy, senior membership recruitment officer with Fórsa, sees the event as an opportunity to meet a broad range of people across employments, and show them the benefits of union membership.
“Last year was our first year, our plan was to get down there and make our presence felt. We learnt a lot and realised that we have lots of members working at various stalls for government bodies and community organisations,” reflects Khalid.
“This year we’ll have officers from across the divisions down to tackle the intricacies of any questions you might have” he explains.
Speaking about why the union will be at the ploughing this year, Fórsa President Martin Walsh said: “Our union stands up for workers across this island, no matter where they live and work. It’s really important that we’re present at the Ploughing Championships to meet existing members and sign-up new members. Better public services, good work-life balance, equality, and fair wages affect us all.”
“We’re in the Education & Business Hub, stand 511. If you’re thinking about joining the union, come and have a chat. We’ll have plenty of Fórsa merchandise and materials, so drop by, pick up some bits, and take something back for your workmates,” says Khalid.
See you at the ploughing!
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