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The Financial Services Union is to close its Defence Fund and return any contributions to members

IBOA members urged to check if they are due refund

Any worker who was a member of the Irish Bank Officials Association between the years of 1953 to 1989 is being urged to check if they are due a payout of up €275.

Business • 12 Sep 18

The 98 year old IBOA represents about 15,000 workers in Ireland

IBOA in major reorganisation, including new name

The Irish Bank Officials Association has announced a major reorganisation, which includes changing its name to the Financial Services Union.

Business • 06 May 16

Staff will not be made redundant but will be expected to transfer to one of the three companies

AIB to outsource 171 IT jobs to three companies

AIB has announced plans to outsource 171 IT jobs to three different companies.

News • 13 Jan 15

Bank of Ireland has restructured its pension scheme and reduced staff numbers since 2008, but the bank did not cut pay

BoI staff to get pay rises for workplace changes

Bank of Ireland workers are to receive a series of pay increases under proposals, in return for greater flexibility and revamped workplace structures.

Business • 24 Oct 14

The Danske Bank refocus will result in the loss of 150 jobs

Danske Bank Ireland to cut 150 jobs

Danske Bank Ireland, formerly National Irish Bank, is to withdraw from the personal banking market to refocus on its corporate customers.

News • 31 Oct 13

The Labour Court says the changes are crucial to ensure the future viability of the bank

Labour Court calls for changes to AIB conditions

The Labour Court has said that AIB should implement significant changes to pensions, pay and working hours in order to ensure the bank's viability and the protection of jobs.

News • 08 Jul 13

AIB and unions have been in talks at the Labour Court for some time

Labour Court makes recommendations for AIB

The Labour Court has said that AIB should implement significant changes to pensions, pay and working hours in order to ensure the bank’s viability and the protection of jobs.

Business • 08 Jul 13

Larry Broderick said his members had taken 'considerable pain'

Bank staff warn of industrial action

Bank staff have threatened industrial action if further pay cuts are imposed.

News • 26 Apr 13

It has been announced that IBRC staff are to receive statutory redundancy

IBRC liquidator meets union over redundancy terms

The special liquidator of the former Anglo Irish Bank, Kieran Wallace, has met the Irish Bank Officials' Association to discuss redundancy terms for staff.

News • 11 Mar 13

IBOA says treatment of IBRC staff horrendous

The special liquidator to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporatin, Kieran Wallace, has formally informed staff that all contracts of employment with the company are automatically terminated with immediate effect.

Business • 07 Feb 13

Ulster Bank set to close 22 branches and sub-offices on the island of Ireland by June

Ulster Bank details branch closures

Ulster Bank has confirmed its intention to close five branches and six sub-offices in the Republic of Ireland by May.

Business • 17 Jan 13

IBOA meets AIB management over job losses

The IBOA met AIB management today to discuss plans for voluntary redundancies and early retirement schemes that will see 2,500 people leave the bank's workforce.

News • 22 May 12

IBOA accepts recommendations for Ulster Bank

The union which represents staff in the finance sector in Ireland has confirmed that its members in Ulster Bank have voted to accept the recommendation from independent mediator, Martin King, on the bank's restructuring proposals.

Business • 16 May 12

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