Congress Seeks Meeting with Finance Minister over Bank Job Fears
1 Apr 2011
Congress General Secretary David Begg has sought a meeting with Finance Minister Michael Noonan to 'clarify' the employment implications of the Government's plans to restructure the banks.
In a letter to the Minister for Finance, Mr Begg pointed out that the banking sector was "a major employer of unionised workers" and he was seeking a meeting on their behalf.
"The Congress affiliated unions in banking are realistic about the future but at the moment they are flying blind as far as the precise implications for employment are concerned. I think what is needed is some structure that would allow the issues to be addressed, with a view to minimising the consequences for employees and their families," Mr Begg said.
He also pointed out that at a time of high unemployment Government should seek to maximise the numbers of people at work and protect existing jobs.
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