FinTrU Union Information
FinTrU Workers: Know Your Rights. Build Your Voice.
Whether you’re facing uncertainty, stalled progression, bench time, or workplace changes — you’re not alone. Join colleagues across FinTrU standing together through the Financial Services Union (FSU).
If you work at FinTrU in Belfast, North West, or Letterkenny, join your colleagues in FSU to build an independent voice for staff: so changes at work happen with you, not to you.
Privacy: Membership is confidential. FinTrU does not receive a membership list.
The sooner we grow, the sooner we can push back on unfair changes and win better outcomes
Need a confidential chat first?
Maeve Richardson, Digital Organiser
Book a 15 Minute Chat || Email: maeve.richardson@fsunion.org || Call +353 86 204 5408
Why your colleagues are joining
- Support and backup if something goes wrong at work
- Strength in numbers when raising shared issues
- A real say in changes that affect your job and your life
- Protection and guidance during restructures or redundancy risk
- Access to training, bursaries, and member benefits
What’s changed at FinTrU: and why staff are joining
Because decisions are being made that affect your job security, time, money, and progression and without an organised staff voice, workers are left reacting after the fact. Many staff joined a company that felt modern, flexible, and people‑focused - and have told us that experience has shifted over time.
People at FinTrU are raising concerns about:
- Jobs being “at risk” / restructure anxiety
- Being unassigned to projects and uncertainty about what it means
- Return to office requirements and the impact on work-life balance and costs
- Promotion and progression feeling slower or less clear
- Culture shift toward a more top‑down corporate structure
These aren’t individual problems- they’re shared workplace issues. And shared issues need a shared response.
Joining early matters: it’s much easier to protect people and influence decisions before outcomes are locked in
Your workplace without a union vs Your workplace with a union
Without a union, it often looks like: | With a union in place, it can look like: |
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In one line:
Without a union: they decide, you react.
With a union: you act together and can influence outcomes.
If you’re hearing “roles at risk”, here’s why joining early matters
When redundancies are being proposed at scale, the law sets out consultation rules — but consultation works best when workers have organised representation.
Northern Ireland (Belfast + Derry/Londonderry)
If 20 or more redundancies are proposed within 90 days at one establishment, there must be collective consultation with representatives (a recognised union or elected employee reps).
If a union is recognised, the employer must consult with the union’s authorised officials.
Republic of Ireland (Letterkenny)
Employers proposing collective redundancies must engage in an information and consultation process with employee representatives for at least 30 days and notify the Minister as part of the process.
Bottom line: Join early so staff are stronger before timelines and decisions move on.
What FinTrU staff told us about return-to-office
A recent FinTrU survey found:
- 91% felt negatively about returning to the office for 60% of working hours
- 97% felt they were not consulted on the decision
- 90% said their work‑life balance would be impacted
To read the full report click on the report's cover image
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy: will FinTrU know I joined?No. FinTrU does not receive a membership list and is not informed if you join. | Can my employer ask me if I am a member?They can ask, but it’s your personal information and you are not obliged to disclose it. FSU membership is confidential and is your personal data. |
I’m not sure yet, can I talk to someone first?You can reach out to our Digital OrganiserMaeve for a quick chat via: Phone: +353 86 204 5408 Email: maeve.richardson@fsunion.org | I’m not sure yet, can I talk to someone first? What do I get as a member?FSU membership supports you at work *and* in your career. Depending on your situation, you can access:
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How much does it cost?Membership fees depend on your hours and contract type. Typical monthly rates include:
See full details here | Why are there membership fees?Membership fees fund the practical support members rely on: including the Advice Centre, the industrial relations team, training and development, and legal/representation costs when needed. In short: fees make sure you have expert backup and an independent voice when it matters. |
How do I get involved? Do I have to be outspoken to help?Not at all. Most people help in simple, low‑visibilityways. You can get involved at the level that suits you:
Every level matters — even encouraging one colleague to join can make a big difference. Bonus: Refer a colleague and earn a €50/£40 voucher- just have them add your name in the “Recruited By” section of the membership form. | How do I join? And what happens after I join.You have two options:
Once you’ve joined, you can expect:
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Join FSU today. Build your voice. Know your rights. Strive for better.
Want to speak to someone? Reach out to our Digital Organiser Maeve via:
Book a 1:1 Teams meeting: https://outlook.office.com/book/EngagewithFSU@fsunion.org/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Phone: +353 86 204 5408
Email: maeve.richardson@fsunion.org