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Accord conference 2024
Accord's 2024 conference takes place is Glasgow between the 18th & 19th April 2024. Conference is the biggest and most important event in our calendar. It sets Accord’s agenda for the next two years.
TUC: What you should know about workplace restructures
Join this TUC webinar for a discussion with Keith Brand, Senior Solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors who will explore the legal implications of workplace restructuring processes.This webinar is aimed at union reps & Officers
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TUC: Protecting workers from extreme cold temperatures
Join the TUC for a discussion with Shelly Asquith, TUC Health & Safety Policy Officer, who will explore what reps can do to ensure their employers assess risks and introduce any necessary prevention or control measures in the workplace. This webinar is aimed at union reps & Officers
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LBG Newsflash: Remote first in Personal Banking
Based on feedback from Accord and its members, the Personal Banking leadership team has taken the decision to fully recognise the ‘remote first’ nature of its business by removing the requirement for colleagues to work on site except for teams get together days or if a colleague needs support with performance. Read on to find out more.
It's Brew Monday
Blue Monday is a myth, and it may discourage people in need from seeking help. We all have our good days and our bad days, and those aren’t for the calendar to decide. Instead, get together for a #BrewMonday. The Samaritans has lots of useful resources to stay connected this Brew Monday
Viva Engage for Reps
We've launched a Viva Engage site for Accord reps in Lloyds Banking Group. In order to access the site, you'll need to be an elected workplace rep, have an external email address in LBG, and have the correct access granted. Contact [email protected] if you're having difficulty accessing the site.
Support a candidate for President & PEC elections 2024-2026
Following the closure of the self-nomination process for the President & Principal Executive Council (PEC) elections on 15 December 2023, five members self-nominated for the role of President and twenty-one members for the seventeen seats available on the PEC.
Communisis Newsflash: Significant job losses as Communisis collapses
Communisis collapsed and brought in the administrators on the 28th of December. As a result, there are a significant number of redundancies while Paragon has purchased parts of the company immediately saving 581 jobs.
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
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