Campaigns
The union constantly campaigns for:
- Job security
- Fair reward
- Dignity at work
In order to be effective, however, we also need to keep recruiting – the more members we have, the louder we can raise our voice on your behalf!
To join us, click here for more information and joining instructions.
Click on the images below to read about some of our current campaigns. Although these factsheets were written before HBOS became part of Lloyds Banking Group, their messages are still current.
Working lunch. Again.
Nobody minds helping out when the pressure is on. We’ve all willingly worked through our lunch breaks or stayed on late to make sure that essential work is done, customers served and situations dealt with.
But when the working lunch becomes the norm…that’s not acceptable. Read the factsheet on Dignity at Work.
Watching out for you
If it worries you that your calls and emails may be monitored, we’re here to look out for your interests and give you advice on your rights.
So, if you think that someone’s watching you don’t worry – we’re watching out for you! Read the factsheet on privacy at work.
Health & Safety
T
he most effective tool that you have in ensuring good health and safety at work is being a member of ACCORD.
Through our network of trained Health and Safety Reps we reduce injuries, improve ill-health and help change the safety culture within HBOS. Read the factsheet on Health & Safety.
Quality time
True work/life balance is good for you, your family and your employer. We believe that our members should work to live, not live to work. Work/life balance – we’re here to help you get it right. Read the factsheet on Work/life balance.
Tackling stress
Stress is the biggest health & safety problem at work and statistics show that the problem is generally getting worse.
Accord members tell us it’s getting worse.
Join us in our campaign to return dignity to all our workplaces and tackle the causes of stress once and for all. Read the factsheet on tackling stress.
Aggressive customers
There has been an increase in aggressive customers. It’s time to tackle such unacceptable behaviour. Accord firmly believes that dealing with the causes is the best place to start, so this campaign calls for a series of measures aimed at minimising risk and properly equipping staff to deal with such incidents. Read the factsheet on aggressive customers.
Campaigning for children
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and its sister charity CHILDREN 1ST in Scotland specialise in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
Accord is committed to helping the NSPCC and CHILDREN 1ST achieve their vision to create a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential.
To find out more about the vital work of these charities visit www.nspcc.org.uk and www.children1st.org.uk.
