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FSU and Bank of Ireland launch AI agreement

The Financial Services Union (FSU) and Bank of Ireland have published a joint agreement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Business • 04 Mar

The union highlighted how changes made to retail banking without proper consultation and agreement can have a detrimental effect on communities, staff and businesses.

FSU calls for moratorium on bank branch closures in NI

The Financial Services Union (FSU) has urged policy makers in Northern Ireland to commit to the provision of retail banking at a community level and to introduce a moratorium on branch closures for five years.

Business • 09 Oct 24

The union said the agreement will allow its manager members to collectively negotiate their pay and working terms and conditions with their employer.

Union recognition agreed for managers at PTSB

The Financial Services Union (FSU) and Permanent TSB have agreed union recognition and collective bargaining for managers in the bank.

Business • 22 Aug 23

The FSU aims to grow the union and appeal to a new generation of workers

FSU looks to grow members from the tech sector

The Financial Services Union has said that as it continues to represent staff in retail banking it will also be looking to the tech sector for growth.

Business • 29 Jun 23

91% of respondents think menstrual health affects working life.

FSU calls for workplace policies on menstrual health

The Financial Services Union (FSU) said there is an urgent need for the adoption of workplace policies on menstrual health.

Business • 21 Jun 23

Ulster Bank is in the process of leaving the Irish market

Ulster Bank to cut 800 jobs as Irish exit continues

Ulster Bank has announced a new redundancy programme which will leave up to 800 employees at risk of losing their jobs, as part of the bank's overall withdrawal process from the Irish market.

Business • 24 May 23

The agreement is scheduled to come into effect from 1 April 2023.

Danske Bank staff to get pay rise of 6.2% in 2023

Danske Bank staff are set for an average pay rise of 6.2%, after the bank and the Financial Services Union reached agreement on an enhanced pay review for next year.

Business • 09 Dec 22

The bank has refused to attend a hearing of the court to discuss matters arising for the staff from the lender's planned wind down of its Irish operations

KBC lack of engagement 'regrettable' - Labour Court

The Labour Court has said it is "regrettable" that workers at KBC Bank Ireland who are members of the Financial Services Union (FSU) have not been "facilitated to engage as they desire with their employer" at a time when fundamental issues arise in their employment.

Business • 15 Feb 22

The FSU is looking for workers to receive what it described as an "inflation proofed" pay increase this year

FSU to ballot Ulster Bank union members on pay deal

The Financial Services Union (FSU) is to conduct a ballot of union members in Ulster Bank on a pay deal negotiated between the union and Ulster Bank.

Business • 03 Feb 22

Last month, the FSU submitted a claim on behalf of members for a combined cost-of-living, productivity and performance increase of 6%

Pay talks between Ulster Bank, unions sent to mediator

Talks between Ulster Bank and unions representing staff at the lender on a pay rise have been sent to an independent mediator after agreement between the sides was not reached.

Business • 16 Dec 21

The Financial Services Union says bank employees deserve proper recognition

Union calls for 6% pay rise for workers in retail banks

The union representing bank workers is to seek a 6% pay increase for its members working in the main retail banks here and an increase in the entry point pay scale.

Business • 18 Nov 21

FSU submits objection to proposed sale of KBC loans

The Financial Services Union has lodged a submission with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, outlining concerns it has with the proposed sale of the KBC performing loan book to Bank of Ireland.

Business • 07 May 21

In a statement yesterday, the bank said its operations were subject to ongoing review

FSU: Report of BoI branch closures a 'slap in the face'

The Financial Services Union (FSU) has described recent media reports that Bank of Ireland is reviewing its entire branch structure in the Republic of Ireland as a 'slap in the face' for staff, customers and Government.

Business • 16 Feb 21

Today the Financial Services Union said formal consultation between the two sides had begun

AIB and unions begin negotiations over planned job cuts

Negotiations have begun between management at AIB and unions representing workers at the lender over its plans to cut its workforce by up to 1,500 staff.

Business • 10 Feb 21

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