As we approach the end of 2025, FSU General Secretary John O Connell reflects on a positive year for the FSU and its members. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Why strict return-to-office mandates do not make sense legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com/global-workp... Caitleen Desetti, Industrial Relations Organiser and Dr. Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns at FSU authored the article BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join #HybridWork

Good to meet with Senator Laura Harmon about the effects of AI on workers. Find out more about our work on the impact of AI on workers in the financial services sector: www.fsunion.org/latest/accou... Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs - @adammaguire.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/busines... We need an urgent discussion around the effect of AI on workers FSU - Accounting for Workers in the Age of AI www.fsunion.org/latest/accou... BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

ICTU calls for pay increases of up to 6% next year on account of inflation - @news.rte.ie www.rte.ie/news/ireland... Our statement: www.fsunion.org/latest/news/... Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join/

Consumer Credit Essentials: What You Need to Know @ioblearn.bsky.social and FSU have teamed up for this free to IOB members event featuring Nigel Power, Director, Complete Compliance Limited. 📅Friday 12th Dec ⏲️12pm-1pm 📋http://iob.ie/events Accounts for 1 CPD hour, see details below

The Government has published Ireland’s Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026–2030 FSU with Mandate Trade Union, CWU and SIPTU, with ICTU, support Collective Bargaining rights for workers in Ireland Read the plan: enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati... #CollectiveBargaining

Digital Surveillance & Monitoring Monitoring workers without consent or transparency is not “security” it’s harassment Digital surveillance can be a tool of abuse Uni Global - en.breakingthecircle.org #ILO190 #EndTFGBV #BreakTheCircle @uniglobalunion.org

Ulster Bank Sector Officer Joe Allsopp is in the Contact Centre in Donegal Square East today meeting members to promote the current pay ballot. Look for him if you are around, say hi and ask questions. If you are not a member find out why you should join. BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

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Deepfakes and image-based abuse are forms of violence. Consent matters — always. #EndTFGBV Women’s Aid (ROI) www.womensaid.ie/get-informed... Standing Together (NI) www.standingtogether.org.uk/16-days-of-a... @uniglobalunion.org

Harassment is About Power #TFGBV disproportionately targets women and marginalised workers because it reflects existing inequalities — amplified by technology. We can change this. 🧡 #BreakTheCircle #EndTFGBV @uniglobalunion.org - en.breakingthecircle.org

The Impact: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence The consequences of #TFGBV include: ⚠️ Stress ⚠️ Fear ⚠️ Reputational damage ⚠️ Reduced participation in unions and workplace structures No worker should face this. #16DaysOfActivism Uni Global en.breakingthecircle.org @uniglobalunion.org

Very pleased with the outcome of the Banking Forum today and to meet Minister John O'Dowd and officials from the Department of Finance We need an all Ireland banking forum to ensure access to cash and an all Ireland approach to banking services Find out more: www.fsunion.org/latest/the-b...

Where the Harm Comes From Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence can come from: 👔 Supervisors 🤝 Co-workers 💬 Clients & users Everyone has a responsibility to stop it. #EndGBV #TFGBV @uniglobalunion.org

FSU has members across the island of Ireland. James Callaghan, FSU Advice Centre, is in Belfast representing members in a flexible working hearing. If you're unsure of your rights, you need representation, freephone: ROI 1800819191, NI 08003580071 [email protected] www.fsunion.org/membership/a...

FSU General Secretary, John O Connell, updates members on what is happing in FSU on their behalf. #RemoteWorking, Public Consultation on #HybridWorking, PTSB Pay Ballot, Pay talks with Danske Bank, AIB and BOI, Danske Bank Pay Survey, FSU 2026 Diary BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

These numbers are not acceptable — and they are growing UNI Global Union survey results: - 16.3% experienced TFGBV outside work - 10.2% experienced TFGBV at work #BreakTheCircle - en.breakingthecircle.org @uniglobalunion.org #EndTFGBV #ILO190 #TFGBV #16DaysOfActivism

“It’s Not Just Online” Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Online abuse is never “just online” - mental health - performance - safety - reduced participation - loss of staff #EndTFGBV #16DaysOfActivism @uniglobalunion.org Learn what you can do to break the circle en.breakingthecircle.org

Workplace Violence Has Gone Digital #TFGBV doesn’t stop at the login screen. It affects workers in real workplaces with real consequences. International Labour Organisation C190 Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 normlex.ilo.org/dyn/nrmlx_en... #EndTFGBV #ILO190 @uniglobalunion.org

Danske Bank Sector Officer Elaine McRoberts, Area Co-Ordinator Mairead Devlin & Senior Industrial Relations Officer Mandy La Combre are in Killeaton today meeting staff asking them to complete the 'Your Say for Better Pay’ survey. 👋Stop by and say hello BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Our Danske Bank Pay Survey will be closing soon. This is your chance to influence the next pay talks at Danske Bank. Tell us what matters most — from pay to progression. It only takes 3 minutes and it makes a real impact. Complete the survey today: lnk.fsunion.org/dbpay2025bs

Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence includes threats, stalking, doxxing, deepfakes, cyberbullying & surveillance Are you affected? ROI - Women’s Aid www.womensaid.ie/get-informed... NI - Standing Together www.standingtogether.org.uk/16-days-of-a... #BreakTheCircle @uniglobalunion.org

TODAY until 4:30pm #Googlers contact our free, confidential Advice Centre for you, open non-members also 📞 Freephone 1800 81 91 91 📩 [email protected] Request a callback: 🛜http://fsunion.org/membership/advice/ Stressed, overloaded or unsure about job security at Google - contact us.

New Finance Minister, @simonharrisireland.bsky.social, addressing @centralbankireland.bsky.social Financial Systems Conference 2025. FSU look forward to meeting the Minister and discussing the future of the financial services sector from a workers perspective.

Today marks the beginning of #16DaysOfActivism This year, we’re shining a light on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence #TFGBV Find information and resources here: en.breakingthecircle.org Together, we can break the cycle ✊🧡 #BreakTheCircle #ILO190 @uniglobalunion.org

An interesting day ahead here in Croke Park Stadium for the @centralbankireland.bsky.social ‘Financial System Conference 2025’ 300+ delegates with diverse perspectives of international and domestic policymakers, industry leaders and consumer representatives from across the financial system

#Googlers this WEDNESDAY (9:30–4:30) we are running a free, confidential Advice Centre for you, open non-members also. 📞 Freephone 1800 81 91 91 📷 [email protected] 📷 Callback: fsunion.org/membership/a... Stressed, overloaded or unsure about job security at Google - contact us.

The Government has published - Ireland’s Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026 – 2030 FSU with MandateTU, @cwuireland.bsky.social and @siptu.bsky.social, with Irish Congress, support Collective Bargaining rights for workers in Ireland Read the plan: enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...

FSU welcomes enactment of Access to Cash legislation Our statement: www.fsunion.org/latest/news/... Bank branch network needs to be maintained at current levels says FSU

Stressed, overloaded or unsure about job security at Google? On 26 Nov (9:30–4:30) we’re running a free, confidential Advice Centre for Google workers, open non-members also. 📞 Freephone 1800 81 91 91 📧 [email protected] 📝 Callback: fsunion.org/membership/advice/ #GoogleWorkers

Googlers day of action for job security Layoffs and shrinking severance have left many unsure of their future — while Google remains profitable We want: 🔹 Guaranteed severance (at least Jan'23 levels) 🔹 Voluntary exits before layoffs 🔹 No forced GRAD quotas 🔹 Option to take severance as paid leave

FSU welcomes the new Gender Pay Gap Portal. Organisations with over 50 employees are being asked to report on their Gender Pay Gap for the first time in 2025. The Gender Pay Gap Portal and more information is available here: genderpaygapireland.gov.ie

The Danske Bank staff pay survey is your chance to influence the next pay talks at Danske Bank. Tell us what matters most — from pay to progression. It only takes 3 minutes and it makes a real impact. Complete the survey today: lnk.fsunion.org/dbpay2025bs

The Government has published - Ireland’s Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026 – 2030 FSU and ICTU support Collective Bargaining rights for workers in Ireland Read the plan: enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati... Mandate Trade Union @cwuireland.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social

FSU welcomes the decision of the European Court of Justice to uphold the legality of the EU's minimum wage directive. www.rte.ie/news/2025/11... Learn about the Respect At Work campaign: fsunion.org/respect-at-work Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

The latest episode of Work Matters - The FSU Podcast is out now. S2 E4 - Pregnancy Loss & Workers' Rights www.fsunion.org/latest/work-... We talk to Senator Nicole Ryan an advocate for legislation to support those affected by pregnancy loss and talks about her own experience.

John O Connell, FSU General Secretary, attended the @ecb.europa.eu Social Dialogue meeting with @president.ecb.europa.eu on behalf of @uniglobalunion.org Finance in Frankfurt today where they discussed the digital euro, access to cash, AI and EDI. BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

An interesting discussion on developing protections for customers in vulnerable circumstances here at the @centralbankireland.bsky.social conference today 'Modernising How We Protect Customers In Vulnerable Circumstances.' Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Unions at PTSB seek job security and equal profit share scheme Article: www.rte.ie/news/busines... Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

An interesting day ahead as our General Secretary, John O Connell, attends the conference, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs - International Financial Services taking place in Cork today.

You can still register for our Pregnancy Loss & Workers’ Rights webinar tomorrow 12:30pm to 1:00pm Register now: bit.ly/4o1hzP5 We discuss progress in unionised workplaces and how to strengthen protections with @NicoleRyanSF, who leads the political debate on the issue

John O Connell, FSU General Secretary, updates members on recent activities by the Union on their behalf. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fusion.org/fsu/join

FSU President John Burns and Ulster Bank Sector Committee member Claire Withers on a visit with members and staff at Ulster Bank on Shankhill Road. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

FSU at the WRC today... Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU www.fsunion.org/fsu/join

An interesting day ahead with a wide range of discussion at #AISUMMIT25. We need a human centred implementation of Al in the workplace. Read our TASC authored report 'Accounting for Workers in the Age of Al' here: www.fsunion.org/latest/accou... @malcolmbyrne.bsky.social

EU Safety Week 2025, organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 19-25 October. FSU and ICTU support the call by ETUC for... - a EU directive on telework and the right to disconnect. - a EU directive to combat stress at work. - a EU directive dedicated to Al at work.

Remote working works. Great to have the support of the Chairperson of the Dail Finance Committee, Mairead Farrell TD, before Friday’s WRC meeting with Bank of Ireland. Better Work, Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Productive meeting today with the chairperson of the Dail Finance Committee, Mairead Farrell TD. Issues covered included AI, hybrid working, banking forum and off shoring of key banking infrastructure. Better Work, Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Today at the WRC. FSU membership has many benefits, not least our advice and representation when it matters. Following James's involvement we were able to secure an agreement for compensation for a group of our members. Better Work, Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU www.fsunion.org/fsu/join