FSU refer Bank of Ireland hybrid working changes to WRC

BOI intransience has forced FSU to utilise industrial relations mechanisms of the state says FSU

The Financial Services Union (FSU) have referred the proposed changes unilaterally made by Bank of Ireland (BOI) to their hybrid working model to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for conciliation.

Commenting,  John O’Connell, General Secretary of the FSU said:

“The FSU have been left with no option but to refer this matter to the WRC.

We have given BOI every opportunity to hold meaningful negotiations with the FSU on their proposed changes to their hybrid working model. Despite some progress been made the bank have refused to engage on the main issues of concern.

No data was produced to validate the change; no calculation was made as to the level of distress that may be caused to staff and importantly no heed has been taken of the huge numbers of staff who have said they will consider changing jobs due to this change.

Staff feel, frustrated, angry and ignored by senior management.

The intransigence of BOI, their continued refusal to listen to the concerns of their staff is a worrying and disturbing development.

We have written to the Irish Banking Culture Board (IBCB) as we feel the recent behavior of BOI falls under their remit and deserves their attention.

We look forward to attending the WRC and representing our members’ interest. We have directed our members in BOI to continue with their current working practices until otherwise advised by the FSU.”

ENDS