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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.
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We’re sad to report the passing of Accord’s longest-serving President and current trustee, Rodney Grainger, on 12th March, aged 78. Rodney was one of our first workplace reps when the union was established in 1978. We send our condolences to Mark, Zoe and Dan.
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Carol Knowles from the Halifax in Bolton has been elected as the next President of Accord. She will take office on Friday 19th April 2024 and will continue in this role until the close of the union’s biennial conference in 2026.
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The closure of 21 Lloyds, 10 BoS and 22 Halifax branches has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group. The closures are scheduled to take place between June 2024 and January 2025.
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On this International Women's Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women trade unionists and representatives within our Accord family.
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Welcome to the March 2024 edition of the digital My Accord magazine.
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Around 40% of members completed our survey on TSB's pay offer by the closing date of 23rd February. Of those, 92% said the offer isn’t good enough. We’re asking TSB to respond positively to this unprecedented feedback from its colleagues and will report back after talks have taken place.
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We’ve received lots of feedback to TSB’s 1st February announcements on the variable pay award for 2023 and pay proposal for April 2024. So that we can be sure we’re accurately reflecting the views of all members, we’d really like members to complete a short survey.
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Our current President, Neil Magill, will end his term of office at the close of our Conference in Glasgow this April. It's now time to elect his successor. Ballot papers will be posted to the home addresses of members who are eligible to vote on Friday, 16th February.
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