Finance unions agree on key priorities and elect leadership

24.08.23

Finance

Finance unions agree on key priorities and elect leadership

Finance unions rose together at the 6th UNI Europa Finance Conference, held in Philadelphia on  23 August 2023. Representatives from finance sector unions across Europe gathered to decide on key priorities and elect their leadership for the next four years.

The conference focused on several important areas, including collective bargaining, sustainable finance, digitalization, AI, diversity and inclusion, social dialogue,  and influencing EU regulations.  shape a forward-thinking and inclusive finance sector that would serve society and the real economy.

Michael Budolfsen was elected UNI Europa Finance President for a third term.

Dominic Hook, Eileen Gorman, Susanne Lindberg, Luciano Malvolti, Noemí Trabado, Elke Maes, Mireille Herriberry, Jan Duschek, Anita Palkovich, Adrian Soare, Jana Szaszova and Ladislava Spielbergerova were elected as Vice-Presidents.

Key priorities for their mandate are:

Forward through Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining remains a cornerstone of the finance sector unions’ approach to securing workers’ rights and fair working conditions. By uniting the workforce, UNI unions will continue to push fairness and adequate compensation for their contributions.

Sustainable finance

Finance sector workers’ commitment to promoting green and socially responsible practices within the industry. Emphasizing sustainability will enable finance workers and their unions to play a significant role in shaping a finance sector that benefits society and the real economy, fostering an environmentally conscious and ethical approach to financial operations.

Digitalization and AI

In the face of rapid digitalization and the rise of AI, the conference aims to steer the sector ahead of these technological trends. With expertise and strong collective agreements, finance unions seek to anticipate problems and fosters a diverse and inclusive industry.

Meetings & Events

2024

05

Dec

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05

Dec

Protected: UNI Europa Policy Making Working Group meeting – 5 December 2024

05

Nov

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06

Nov

Regional Workshop on Collective Bargaining National Action Plans

This workshop will focus on policy initiatives that can enhance collective bargaining in countries with mostly company level bargaining. It is specifically aimed at UNI Europa affiliates from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria

14

Nov

Protected: Final Conference – ARCO PROJECT – ADDRESSING REMOTE WORK THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND ORGANISING – 14 November 2024 – ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Finance

ICT & Related Services

On 14th November the Conference will end with a cocktail/buffet reception.
Timings: TBC