Campaigns
Members of the Union’s Youth Committee with the President and General Secretary: (from left) front: Ciara Clarke, Zoe O’Neill, Rebecca Craughwell, Jessie Doherty, Larry Broderick; back: Alan Challis, Michael Keogh, Imelda Boyle, Derek McManus, Kieran McCann and Gareth Murphy (Secretary) (Photo: Tommy Clancy).Campaigning for You
A wide range of issues of particular concern to young workers employed in the financial services sector have been tabled for discussion by the IBOA Youth Committee.
Low pay, unreasonable use of disciplinary procedures as well as the ongoing pressure to meet sales and other targets within an oppressive culture of micro-management are combining to create excessive stress and a lowering of morale among staff.
At the same time, younger staff face a future in which prospects for career advancement which are likely to be few and far between as Irish banking continues to contract.
Despite this extremely difficult background, the Youth Committee remains upbeat and optimistic that by mobilising young members and building the Union's strength throughout Irish banking, IBOA can make a real difference in tackling this challenging agenda.
The Youth Committee will meet again early in 2012 to develop a number of initiatives to support younger financial sector employees. The next meeting will also elect a new Chairperson.
