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6 reasons to join Accord today

Have you heard about Accord? Perhaps you're thinking about joining.

In this video we'll give you 6 good reasons why you should join us, and what we can do for you.

Why join Accord?

Have you ever been a member of a trade union? If no, why might you need one now? And why choose Accord?

In this video, we cover some of the myths of union membership and explain why joining Accord will benefit you and your career.

Our successes in 2022 (LBG)

Want to know what Accord does for its members? Accord has achieved many things that you may not know about.

Take a look at some of our achievements in Lloyds Banking Group in 2022. We're working for you every day.

A guide to member representation

As a member of Accord, you can ask us to accompany you at formal meetings. Let's talk about how we can support you and how the representation process works.

Our 2020/21 successes (LBG)

For over 40 years, Accord has continued to achieve positive changes for our members.

Take a look at some of our achievements from 2020 and the first half of 2021.

Our 2020/21 successes (TSB)

For over 40 years, Accord has continued to achieve positive changes for our members.

Take a look at some of our achievements from 2020 and the first half of 2021.

Finance workers are essential workers

This video was created by UNI Finance to promote finance workers and the invaluable job that they do – for the sector and for society.

Ged Nichols, TUC President introduction

An introduction video of Accord's General Secretary, Ged Nichols, to mark his term as President of the TUC (September 2019 - September 2020).

National Coming Out Day 2020

*Award winning video*

2020 has been especially tough for LGBT+ people who may have found themselves isolated and living with actively hostile people during lockdown. Accord's Chris Rimell shares his story to inspire others to take the step and be their true self.

Imposter syndrome

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore imposter syndrome, including who may be experience it, and to help us identify steps we can take to minimise its effects.

Transforming wellbeing through inclusivity

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore the ways in which wellbeing initiatives and what it means to be truly inclusive. Workplace wellbeing does not exist separate from inclusion and diversity. It's the key to taking wellbeing to the next level.

Digital wellbeing

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore the issues related to our reliance & connectivity to digital technology, while recognising the benefits technology brings. We'll identify steps we can take to achieve a healthy balance in the use of our devices.

Domestic abuse

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to look at how we can create a work culture where it's safe to come forward and talk about domestic abuse and access support. This webinar explores what domestic abuse it, some of the myths and misconceptions as well as the vital support available through the Bank Workers Charity.

Menopause support (line manager session)

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a line manager wellbeing webinar to explore how people are affected by the menopause at work, the different approaches to offering support and how to create a menopause-friendly environment within the team.

Winter self-care

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to explore how winter impacts the four pillars of wellbeing, and how we can use this awareness to adapt our habits to live seasonally.

Men's health

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a webinar to talk about some of the key issues relating to men’s health, and explore the pivotal life stages that can create greater challenges for health.

Fertility & baby loss

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to talk openly to understand the varied paths to having a child, the effects of fertility treatment on wellbeing and address the different types of pregnancy & baby loss, how it impacts all genders and how to support someone you know that has experienced loss.

Dementia, carers & wellbeing

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore dementia, the unique challenges of caring for someone, and the different support that's available to carers.

Financial wellbeing

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to talk about financial wellbeing, what we mean by this, how money worries affect mental health, and the sources of information & support available.

Children & young people's mental health

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to talk about children's mental health, the common signs and symptoms, and sources of support available to parents and guardians.

Menopause awareness

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to talk about the menopause, and what we can do to break the silence. We also explored the support that's available to you.

Back to the office: managing anxiety and a safe return

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore the relationship between change, uncertainty and anxiety. We looked at some strategies we can adopt that will help us deal with any fears we have, to negotiate a safe return

Understanding grief & loss

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to build our understanding of grief and loss, how it can impact people, and what you can do and say to be supportive.

Social wellbeing and loneliness

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to talk about loneliness and social wellbeing, the impact of loneliness at work, and some simple ways to ensure we connect with others during the pandemic and beyond.