Ulster Bank pledges not to shut any more branches over next three years www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/uls... FSU has campaigned for this and welcomes the announcement by @UlsterBankNI We look forward to other banks making similar announcements in the near future.

Dr Gareth Murphy, FSU Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns, was on Today With David McCullagh @RTERadio1 this morning discussing pay transparency and the gender pay gap. youtu.be/Q0PcCUpb2zk?... Working in financial services or Fintech? Check out: www.fsunion.org/employee-rig...

There is time for our elected MLAs to progress the Good Jobs Bill if the will is there "What this moment requires now is political leadership and a willingness to look beyond narrow interests of a few" Gerry Murphy About the Good Jobs Bill: www.ictuni.org/news/unions-... @nic-ictu.bsky.social

The annual Members’ Family Day at Belfast Zoo is underway. Families from across Northern Ireland will have a fantastic time using the free tickets they are eligible for as an FSU member. Just one of the benefits workers in FinTech and financial services get from FSU membership.

Big fears in Big Tech over Al job losses @news.rte.ie Article: www.rte.ie/news/analysi... FSU “Unless we have a transparent and proactive approach to managing the effects of AI in the workplace we will continue to see the decline in employment in these sectors.”

“The best response to a cost-of-living crisis is better pay, and trade unions’ aspirations will not be modest. We will be ambitious in our aims and make sure that our members’ living standards are being maintained." @owenreidy.bsky.social, ICTU General Secretary Speaking at FSU conference this week

Without a transparent, proactive approach to managing AI in the workplace, job losses across these sectors will continue. We need full stakeholder engagement to develop policies to harness AI’s benefits while protecting workers, businesses, and consumers. RTÉ article: www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Productive meeting this evening with Minister Niamh Smith TD. Stakeholder engagement on AI is vital See our research here: www.fsunion.org/latest/accou... @georgelawlor.bsky.social @malcolmbyrne.bsky.social

FSU reacts to loss of 350 Irish jobs going at Meta... If you work at Meta in Ireland and are concerned then talk to us: lnk.fsunion.org/4dV1acd

Our General Secretary, John O Connell, co-chaired the 72nd meeting of the ESCB/SSM Social Dialogue in ECB Frankfurt today.   The ECB Team and trade union delegates from UNI Europa, SCECBU and EPSU discussed AI, the Digital Euro and ESCB/SSM Charter of Shared Values.

Work in FinTech or financial services? This May Day, better at work starts with knowing your rights. Better pay. Better conditions. Better support. Get the confidential professional advice you need: lnk.fsunion.org/4cYaaf4

Special Report: Policymakers’ fear grows as Irish AI cuts become scarily real www.businesspost.ie/tech/this-ti... - by Donal MacNamee - @businesspost.bsky.social Read our research also: 'Accounting for Workers in the Age of AI' www.fsunion.org/latest/accou...

Work in FinTech or financial services? This May Day get clarity on your pay, your rights, and your options. No jargon. No pressure. Just expert advice you can actually use. Find out more: lnk.fsunion.org/3R2snkh

📽️ What is May Day? What is FSU? Since 1917 FSU has represented members in retail banking, ensuring better pay and conditions. Today as a modern union we provide supports to meet the needs of professionals in FinTech and financial services. Find out how: lnk.fsunion.org/4t9fx0Q

FSU members joined other trade union members from across Northern Ireland for the May Day march in Belfast today. Fuel up. Food costs up. Supports MUST go Up. If you are affected by the cost of living then sign our petition asking employers to act: www.fsunion.org/cost-of-livi...

Do you work in FinTech or the wider financial services industries? Are you dealing with a workplace issue and unsure about how to resolve it? Take a look at our support for financial services professionals and see what FSU can help with lnk.fsunion.org/4ehwrqw

Yesterday James Callaghan, Industrial Relations Organiser with FSU, was in Donegal to meet with all members of Letterkenny and Kerrykeel Credit Union offices following their recent merger. Proof that you are better in a Trade Union... BETTER WITH THE FSU www.fsunion.org/fsu/join

Fuel Up. Food Costs Up. Support MUST Go Up. If you work in FinTech or Financial Services join us in calling on employers to consider a range of supports to help alleviate these challenges for staff. Sign the petition: www.fsunion.org/cost-of-livi...

Feeling the impact of rising fuel and food costs? Fuel up. Food costs up. Supports MUST go up... Find out more and sign the petition: www.fsunion.org/cost-of-livi... #BIATU

Today as part of the memorial to remember works who lost their lives or were injured in the course of their work, our Vice-President Olivia Henry represented the FSU at the Garden of Remembrance this morning to mark the annual memorial.

On 28 April, Ireland marks Workers’ Memorial Day honouring those who have died, been injured, or made ill through their work, and renewing the call for safe, healthy workplaces for all. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU www.fsunion.org/fsu/join

FSU urge employers to support staff during cost-of-living crisis FSU launch a petition across the banking and wider finance sector looking for meaningful supports to be provided by employers Read our statement: www.fsunion.org/latest/news/... Sign the petition: www.fsunion.org/cost-of-livi...

FSU President John Burns was in Newry yesterday to present a donation on behalf of FSU members to PIPS Hope and Support, it was accepted by Valerie Campbell on their behalf. PIPS Hope & Support offers a targeted response to suicide & self-harm across Northern Ireland - www.pipshopeandsupport.org

The only firms who will benefit from the Good Jobs Bill being stalled are those who are undercutting good employers. Pass the Good Jobs Bill! #GoodJobsBill @nic-ictu.bsky.social @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social

"This Government now, they have crossed the Rubicon and the rules of engagement have changed, and it seems that if you shout the loudest you succeed..." Powerful statement from Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, speaking on Morning Ireland. respectatwork.ie

How banking sector workers in Ireland won AI protections Irish banking workers have secured AI protections — no AI-only decisions, reskilling over layoffs, and humans kept in control. A potential model for fair AI at work. Read: www.fsunion.org/assets/files... @partnershipai.bsky.social

How banking sector workers in Ireland won AI protections - A case study of the FSU Irish banking workers have secured AI protections — no AI-only decisions, reskilling over layoffs, and humans kept in control. A potential model for fair AI at work. Read: www.fsunion.org/assets/files...

John O Connell, General Secretary of FSU, is updating members of what is happening in their union. In his update he talks about agreement on pay deals and variable pay, family friendly events in 2026, and the work of the confidential Advice Centre. youtu.be/wlE8JFim6oQ

Dr Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns at FSU, talking today on AI and the Financial Services Sector in Ireland at the Skills for a Fair Future - Unions Leading Change event, organised by @nic-ictu.bsky.social in Belfast as part of the Union Learning Conference. #AI

Dermot Murtagh and Olivia Henry are at the BOI induction in the Aviva, talking to new staff about why being part of a union matters — from workplace support to building stronger careers. Starting a new role? Start strong. Join us and be part of a collective voice: fsunion.org/fsu/join

Today we mark International Anti-Racism Day. FSU stands against racism in all its forms. Every worker deserves respect, equality and the opportunity to thrive at work. If you’re facing discrimination, your union is here to support you — contact us: fsunion.org

FSU’s delegation at @nic-ictu.bsky.social Women’s Conference this week — Achieving for In Women a New Economic Model for Women Workers FSU had 6 motions, including Pay Transparency and spoke on a number of issues, such as ‘ICTU New Economic Model’ and ‘AI a threat to women’.

FSU’s delegation at @irishcongress Women’s Conference this week — Achieving for In Women a New Economic Model for Women Workers FSU had 6 motions, including Pay Transparency and spoke on a number of issues, such as ‘ICTU New Economic Model’ and ‘AI a threat to women’

We are attending the Consumer Protection Code Implementation Event Focused on Digitalisation in the @centralbankireland.bsky.social today An important development in an ever changing world for consumers and workers. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

The hike in fuel costs creates additional expense for workers trying to get to work, John O Connell @FSUGS spoke to David Hollywood on @midlands103.bsky.social about why employers need to consider the effect on staff. Listen: 📻 youtu.be/wevtf7KnP-k BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Employers need to be conscious of high fuel costs when making decisions around #HybridWorking John O Connell @FSU_GS spoke to Anton Savage on @newstalkfm.bsky.social on why employers need to consider the of impact of high fuel costs on staff. Listen: 📻 youtu.be/nRM02OVArIA 🌐 fsunion.org/fsu/join

Dr Gareth Murphy, FSU Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns, was talking to UL Business Degree students on working in finance — pay transparency, remote working, AI and the positive attitude of workers towards unions. BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

IRO Caitleen Desetti and Member Advisor James Callaghan IRN Conference – Beyond the Familiar: Rethinking Employment Practices in 2026. FSU staff and sector committees take part in conferences and seminars to strengthen understanding of workplace issues affecting our members.

FSU is the leading union for workers in Financial Services, Fintech and Tech sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland. FSU General Secretary, John O Connell, highlights some of the achievements in 2025. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

FSU stands in solidarity with Google workers in Korea who warned they could escalate their campaign to an indefinite strike after three years of the stalled talks with the company. @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social

⚠️Years of talks. Dozens of bargaining sessions. Still no deal. Now the Google Korea union is warning a strike could be on the table.

FSU stands in solidarity with Google workers in Korea who warned they could escalate their campaign to an indefinite strike after 3 years of the stalled talks GOOGLE KOREA UNION WARNS OF STRIKE OVER STALLED TALKS @uniglobalunion.org uniglobalunion.org/news/google-... @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social

International Women’s Day this Sunday is an opportunity to recognise the enormous contribution women make across financial services, fintech and the wider technology sector: www.fsunion.org/internationa... Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join #IWD2026

Zoe O'Neill of the Bank of Ireland Sector Committee has had a busy week out and about checking in with members at various locations. Today she was in Tipperary Town Branch with FSU Digital Organiser Maeve Richardson. Better Work - Better Life BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Zoe O'Neill from the Bank of Ireland committee dropped in on members and staff in the Shannon branch. We value contact with members, that's why reps like Zoe hit the road to meet them. Working in Financial Services, Fintch or Tech you are Better with the FSU: fusion.org/fsu/join

This week Bank of Ireland Sector Committee member Zoe O'Neill paid a visit to FSU members in the Dooradoyle Branch. An important part of sector committees' work is direct contact with members Working in Financial Services, Fintech or Tech join then us. BETTER WITH THE FSU fsunion.org/fsu/join

Sector Officer Tom Ruttledge and Committee member Conor Morgan are in meeting members in Bank of Ireland on Donegal Square South in Belfast today. Why not drop by and say hello if you are a member or interested in joining FSU. Better Work- Better Life BETTER WITH THE FUS fsunion.org/fsu/join

The strengthening of the code is to be welcomed but legislative change is also required to protect employees way of working. Remote working code to be strengthened - @news.rte.ie www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Have you completed the Irish Banking Culture Board (IBCB) éist 2026 Staff Culture Survey 2026? The survey closes Friday 27th February.

Olivia Henry from the Bank of Ireland Sector Committee in Mullingar checking in with staff and members, because union membership is about more than paying subs. It’s about support and making sure workers are heard in their workplace. BETTER WITH THE FSU Join us: fsunion.org/fsu/join