TSB Newsround - July 2021

This July newsround for members in TSB provides an update on the lifting of restrictions in England and what this means for staff, dealing with abusive customers, concerns about staffing issues, the impact of long Covid, and more.

Accord signs joint union statement on LGBT+ rights

Every year the TUC runs a campaign to coincide with Pride in London. This year the TUC and its affiliates are calling on the government to promote equality and eliminate discrimination against LGBT+ people and build an inclusive culture in words and deeds that supports LGBT+ people’s safety, dignity and equality so that LGBT+ people can thrive and live authentically.

Reps round-up: July 2021

Another issue of our new communication just for Accord reps in Lloyds Banking Group. This update covers issues outside of the regular 'business news' that relate directly to the role of a rep - including lifting restrictions, TUC flexible working survey, a long Covid petition, member webinars, a BWC guide to anxiety and more. #Reps #LBG

LBG lockdown easing - what next?

A summary of the updated approach in LBG sites and branches in England, effective from 19th July 2021, and what staff should expect next.

Secondments & deputising

In this article we'll try to answer some of the common questions Accord members ask us about secondments and deputising.

BWC & Relationship support

Our relationships have been hugely important in helping us get through the pandemic, but working from home, self-isolation, social distancing and other concerns have placed them under added pressure. This blog post, by the BWC, details the support available to bank employees and their dependents.

LBG Job Security Policy and GPS updates

Accord has agreed some important changes to Lloyds Banking Group's Job Security Policy and discussions are taking place about the Group Performance Share (bonus) for the current financial year.

Accord website update - July 2021

We're making improvements to our website and introducing new features that help you to make the most of your union membership and get the support you need, when you need it.

LBG Newsround - July 2021

This July newsround for members in LBG provides an update on the lifting of restrictions and what that means for staff, recognising long covid as a disability, travel allowances and claiming expenses, staffing problems in branches & customer abuse, and more.

Maura Kelly, Principal Executive Council

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Maura Kelly passed away on Saturday, 26th June after a short but difficult period of illness.

Financial Statement 2020

Our financial statement for year ending 2020 has been prepared for members to understand the total income and expenditure of the union.

LBG Newsflash: D & E grading changes

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it will remove the upper and lower levels from grades D and E from 1st August 2021 which means there’ll be a single grade D and a single grade E.

My Accord magazine: June 2021

Latest issue of My Accord magazine is available online now. Including details on reward in 2021 and the union's approach for 2022, plans to tackle race issues in the workplace, the shift in workstyles, new redundancy guidance - plus more.

Lloyds Banking Group to close 44 branches

The closure of 29 Lloyds and 15 Halifax branches has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group with the closures scheduled between September and November 2021.

Guidance: CV writing & career development

Thinking about your future career, reskilling, or wanting to update your CV? Accord's guide will help you find the right support for you. We've also got information on bumping and retirement planning.

Social wellbeing and loneliness

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore 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.

Bank Workers Charity: Social wellbeing and loneliness

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. This is a free webinar, open to all members.

Bank Workers Charity: 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.

Accord PowerPoint presentation template

Want to make a presentation to your fellow members, colleagues, or managers? We've created a standard Accord template which will give all your presentations that professional feel.

TSB Newsflash: Good news Tuesday

Following talks between Accord, Unite and TSB, some changes have been announced today that will benefit many members in the bank. This newsflash covers the key headlines.