Deaf Awareness Week 2024

It’s Deaf Awareness Week and we’re asking our wonderful Accord members to join us in supporting the RNID by signing up for communication tips and even, perhaps, BSL lessons.

Accord Vice Presidents elected

Accord’s Principal Executive Council (PEC) has elected Allison Howie and Donna McGeary as Vice Presidents for the PEC term which runs up until Conference 2026. Sheeba Hamid from Insurance & Wealth division in Halifax was re-elected unopposed as the PEC lead on equality, diversity & inclusion issues.

Diligenta publish 2024 pay offer

Diligenta has published its pay offer for 2024 following negotiations with Accord and Unite. No agreement has been reached at this stage.

Principal Executive Council - 2024-2026

A list of the union's current Principal Executive Council, including the president and vice-presidents.

Your Health & Safety matters - Q2 2024

The Q2 2024 edition of our 'Your Health & Safety matters' newsletter is out - aimed at keeping LBG members up to date with issues impacting their health, safety and wellbeing at work. This issue covers health & safety training, risk assessments, personal safety, car parks and more.

Multi-channel branches: More colleagues to take personal banking calls

The Community Bank plans to extend the proof of concept currently underway in some branches by increasing the number of colleagues taking customer calls. Colleagues involved in the expansion will be asked to work from home, with the current 18 branches in the experiment continuing to take calls in branch.

Accord recruitment presentation

We've created some slides for you to use in your workplace as a basis to talk to your team or other colleagues about what Accord does and why they should join. There's also other information you can use on our web page 'why join a union'.

TUC: International Workers' Memorial Day

Find out more about International Workers' Memorial Day, and what you can do to take part or remember the lives of those lost to work.

Bank Workers Charity: Mental wellbeing support

In this webinar from the Bank Workers Charity they will present real-life personal stories to showcase exactly how they can help, and the impact they've had on clients who come to them for support. They'll close with a Q&A session. This is a free webinar and open to everyone.

Bank Workers Charity: Understanding men's health

Men are less likely to talk about their mental health and are more reluctant to see their GP. In this webinar from the Bank Workers Charity they will explore the reasons why, and the key issues affecting men’s health. This is a free webinar and open to everyone.

Bank Workers Charity: Women's health

In this webinar from the Bank Workers Charity they delve into the key milestones that shape women's health. Whether you’re looking to boost your own wellbeing, or keen to support the women in your life, this webinar’s for you. This is a free webinar and open to anyone.

Accord Conference 2024: Motions published

Conference is the biggest and most important event in our calendar. It sets Accord’s agenda for the next two years. The motions that have been accepted by the Standing Orders Committee for debate at Conference have been published.

Conference programme

Accord's biennial delegate conference is the most important date in the calendar. On this page, you'll find the running order for the formal business of conference 2024. #Conference

Conference speakers

Find out more about the speakers at #AccordConference2024

Lloyds Banking Group announces significant changes in Risk and Corporate Markets

Today, Lloyds Banking Group announced significant changes in its approach to financial and non-financial risk management across its business. Changes have also been announced in Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets.

Bank Workers Charity: Addiction explained

New date! We've teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to look at the effects of addiction in the workplace, the impacts on professional environments and individuals' overall wellbeing. This session aims not only to impart valuable insights into the prevalence of addiction but also to present strategies that nurture a more open and supportive workplace environment. This is a free webinar, open to all members.

Bank Workers Charity: Retiree support

The retiree support webinar has been designed to help you gain a clear understanding of the various types of support offered by the Bank Workers Charity while highlighting the importance of seeking intervention at an early stage. This is a free webinar and open to anyone.

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TUC: Employment Law Update 2024

Join the TUC for an overview of recent case law and what to expect in 2024. You'll be joined by Jo Seery from Thompsons Solicitors, a highly experienced senior employment rights solicitor. This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.

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Bank Workers Charity: The future of neurodiversity

Recent studies indicate that approximately 1 in 7 people globally identifies as neurodivergent, emphasising the prevalence and significance of neurodiversity in our society. In this webinar from the Bank Workers Charity they will delve into the story of neurodiversity so far, exploring research-backed insights on how we can create more supportive and inclusive workplaces. This is a free webinar and open to anyone.

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TSB pay review 2024

Further to our last update on the 4th March, we're letting members know the latest update following talks with TSB. We're disappointed that TSB isn’t prepared to respond more positively to the views of its staff who responded to Accord’s survey.