Accord website update - November 2023

We've been making improvements to our website and introducing some new features we thought you should know about including a change to the way we manage our communication preferences. Check out the change.

LBG Newsflash: Over 3,000 colleagues affected by change programmes

Huge changes have been announced in Lloyds Banking Group today in its platforms approach to business transformation with over 3,000 colleagues affected by change programmes. Some will be placed at risk of redundancy immediately, while new roles are also being created too.

It's cold outside - wintery weather warnings

The temperature has dropped, and the UK prepares for a cold snap that will last into next week. We've got some guidance for members, including what to do if you can't get to work, what to do if it's cold inside your workplace and how Accord can help if you're not being supported.

Lloyds Banking Group to close 45 branches and decommission mobile banking fleet with no job losses

The closure of 19 Lloyds, 4 BoS and 22 Halifax branches has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group. The closures are scheduled to take place between February and August 2024.

Accord travel club

This page is dedicated to Accord's membership benefits. In this edition, we're focusing on the Accord travel club and sharing some cracking offers available to our members.

Subscription draw

Every month, the Accord subscription draw makes a lucky jackpot winner £5,000 better off. Runners up each get £250. Hear from some of our recent winners and what they're doing with their winnings - including Jess's jackpot joy!

According to you

A chance for members to have their say about the things that matter to them, and we celebrate good news stories. If you want to make a point in a future edition of My Accord, get in touch

Accord & other events

Find out about events run by Accord and other external organisations including webinars with the Bank Workers Charity. You can also access past events from this page.

Duncan Hall retires

Accord members and workplace rep, Duncan Hall, retires after 61 years. We thank him for being part of the union.

Equality & wellbeing

Get the latest equality and wellbeing news, including information about Black History Month, World Menopause Day, the disability pay gap and the launch of TUC's faith & belief network #MyAccord

Ask your union

Get the answers to some of the recent member questions on the latest hot topics our team have been asked.

TUC Congress 2023

The TUC’s annual congress took place from 10-13 September this year, at Kings Dock in Liverpool. We report back on some of the highlights

Welcome to our new reps

We've got interviews with four of our newly elected workplace reps. They tell us about themselves and why they've decided to become union representatives for their respective workplaces.

Welcome & headline news

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of My Accord. Get an update from Ged, check out the latest headline news, find out about the latest pay agreement in Lloyds Banking Group, and the process to elect the union's President and Principal Executive Council.

Union & other news

Read the latest union news, including a notice of the election process for your President and Principal Executive Council, a report back from our newly elected workplace representatives upcoming 2023 elections in September and reaching out to members from diverse ethnic backgrounds, a report on our win for improved eye care in Lloyds Banking group - and more.

Contents

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of My Accord magazine. This edition includes the latest union news and updates on pay in Lloyds Banking Group and our campaign for fair pay, a special thank you to Duncan Hall who retired after 61 years, a report back from TUC Congress 2023. Plus we've got real life case studies, answers to members' questions on the latest hot topics and the latest information on upcoming events - plus lots more.

My Accord magazine: November 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of the digital My Accord magazine.

Issue 4 - November 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of My Accord magazine. This edition includes the latest union news and updates on pay in Lloyds Banking Group and our campaign for fair pay, a special thank you to Duncan Hall who retired after 61 years, a report back from TUC Congress 2023. Plus we've got real life case studies, answers to members' questions on the latest hot topics and the latest information on upcoming events - plus lots more. #MyAccord

LBG Newsflash: 2,500 jobs at risk

The story from the Guardian on Friday 24th November has, understandably, worried many staff in Lloyds Banking Group and members have been asking the union for information. Here's what we can share.

Bank Workers Charity: Wellbeing for working parents

The lines between home and work can often blur, and juggling the two can be exhausting. So how can balance be restored? And how can workplaces support? This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity explores the wellbeing issues affecting parents across different life phases and looks at the support that’s available to help boost resilience. This is a free webinar and open to anyone.