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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.
According to you
A chance for members to have their say about the things that matter to them, and we celebrate good news stories. In this issue we highlight a legal win for a member involved in a road traffic accident, and we share a thank you from My Cancer My Choices.
My Accord magazine: October 2024
Welcome to the October 2024 edition of My Accord magazine.
Membership benefits
In this issue we highlight the Accord Lifelong Learning Fund. We also hear from some of the subscription draw prize winners - plus information on how to be in it to win it!
Ask your union
Get the answers to some of the recent member questions on the latest hot topics our team have been asked.
TSB News
We say goodbye and good luck to Carol Anderson, Branch Banking Director, and a farewell to our TSB rep Andy Baker. We’re always looking for more reps, particularly in TSB sites, so please to let us know if you're interested.
A focus on reskilling for the future
With the launch of Skills England, a new body focused on transforming the nation’s skills landscape, we focus on skills in financial services and highlight two recent stories from our members on their reskilling journey
Reasons to be a union member
In this issue we're highlighting some of the good work the union is doing and showcasing reasons to join the union. We also look at associate membership when you leave a recognised employer. Plus much more.
TUC Congress 2024
The 156th Trades Union Congress met in Brighton from the 8-11 September, to set the trade union movement’s goals and ambitions for the year ahead. We report back on some of the highlights. #MyAccord
Contents
Welcome to the October 2024 edition of My Accord magazine. This edition includes
Bank Workers Charity: Support for carers
When caring for others, it’s easy to forget to care for yourself. In fact, 3 in 4 carers admit they often feel stressed or anxious. We explore the impact caring has on our wellbeing, and the support we offer. This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity will help you get a clear understanding of the various type of support available while highlighting the importance self-care and early intervention. This is a free webinar and is open to everyone.
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Bank Workers Charity: Social wellbeing and loneliness
This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity will explore social wellbeing and the impact of loneliness at work and will identify some steps we can take to make our workplace environment more supportive of our social wellbeing needs. This is a free webinar, and is open to all.
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Lloyds Banking Group to close 55 additional branches
The closure of 19 Lloyds, 4 BoS and 32 Halifax branches has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group, bringing the total number of branches across the three brands to 932. The closures will take place between January 2025 and September 2025.
LBG Newsflash: Joint discussions on LBG’s platform operating model
We wanted to update you on our recent engagement with LBG on the platform operating model and the continued dialogue we’re having. The latest meeting took place in mid-August when we had an open discussion about the progress made since the changes to the Platform model were implemented as well as some of the challenges still being experienced.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Every year on the 10th September, organisations and communities across the world come together to raise awareness and to focus on creating a world where fewer people die due to suicide.
TUC: Update on Pay Legislation
New Date! - Join the TUC for a deep dive update on pay legislation with Meesha Nehru, Pay Researcher at Labour Research Department (LRD). This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.
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TUC: Mental health is a workplace issue
Join the TUC on World Mental Health Day (10th October 2024), to discuss mental health as a workplace issue. You'll hear about latest campaign work around mental health workplace initiatives, and good policies & practices some of union reps have negotiated with employers in their workplaces. This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.
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Alliance for Finance: Neurodiversity in the workplace
Join Alliance for Finance for a discussion looking at the challenges and barriers that exist for neurodiverse people, how workplaces can overcome them and the kind of support that employers and employee reps can provide. This event is open to all members.
Bank Workers Charity: Sandwich generation for carers and their world
Sandwich generation carers are people who have caring responsibilities at both ends of the age spectrum: looking after children and caring for elderly too. We've teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to explore different aspects of the lives of sandwich generation carers and review steps psychologists have identified to help avoid the multiple demands taking a toll on health and wellbeing. This is a free webinar, open to all members.
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