Strike action continues with huge local support at Tullow Credit Union

Staff at Tullow Credit Union have started a second week of strike action over union recognition, pay and working conditions.

Staff who are members of the Financial Services Union (FSU) started week two of the strike yesterday, with it set to continue today.

It started last week with hundreds of local people signing a petition supporting the staff and demanding the Board of Tullow Credit Union recognise and negotiate with the FSU.

“The support for staff from local people, including public representatives, has been incredible. We expect over one thousand people will have signed the petition by the end of this week,” Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations with the FSU, said.

“Staff are extremely disappointed with the attitude and intransigence of Tullow Credit Union board members but are buoyed up by the support of their community and are adamant the strike will continue until all issues are resolved,” he continued.

The FSU plans to present the petition to the Board of Directors at their next scheduled meeting.

The Central Bank has also been informed of concerns regarding the opening of the Credit Union by a person who is not a member of staff.

“This raises real issues around security and access and is something that requires clarification from the Regulator,” Gareth highlighted.

Last Thursday marked the first day of strike action, running from 9am to 1pm.

It continued on Friday, yesterday, today, and will take place again next Thursday and Friday should an agreement not be made.