Statement to Members

Statement to Members: Notice of Industrial Action

Thursday, 27 August 2026

From: Thomas Keogh, Chair, Board of Directors, Tullow Credit Union

Dear Member,

Tullow Credit Union has received formal notice from the Financial Services Union of a series of work stoppages and official picketing in September.

Notified Strike Periods

• Thursday, 3 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
• Friday, 4 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
• Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
• Friday, 11 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
• Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
• Friday, 18 September 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm

Arrangements for Member Services

The Board is finalising contingency arrangements and is making every effort to maintain essential member services, insofar as it is safe, secure and practicable to do so.

It may be necessary for the Credit Union office to remain closed to members until 1.00pm on some or all of the above dates. Services, opening arrangements and alternative means of accessing services may vary according to staffing, operational, security and regulatory requirements.

We will publish confirmed opening arrangements as soon as possible through the Credit Union’s website, Facebook page, email and other appropriate channels. Members are asked to check the latest information before travelling to the Credit Union on a strike date.

Background

The dispute concerns the FSU’s request for recognition and collective bargaining.

Separately, and before receipt of the strike notice, the Board completed its consideration of an independent pay and benefits review commissioned earlier this year. The outcome of that separate process is being addressed directly and confidentially with employees.

Our Commitment to Members

The Board regrets the inconvenience that the proposed industrial action may cause. Our immediate priority is to protect the interests of the Credit Union and its members and to maintain safe and secure member services as far as possible.

We thank members for their patience and understanding and will continue to provide updates as the contingency arrangements are finalised.