Back to Your Best: Joint Statement from Accord and Unite

Lloyds Banking Group has announced significant changes to its Back to Your Best performance management guidance, effective from 24 March 2025. Both Accord and Unite have serious concerns about the impact of these changes on colleagues, particularly those managing health conditions or disabilities.

International Women’s Day 2025

On this International Women's Day, let’s accelerate action for women's equality, and take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women trade unionists within our Accord family.

Accord's successes for members in LBG in 2024

For over 45 years, Accord has been working hard to improve members’ working lives. On this page, we'll look back at 2024 and some of our recent achievements in Lloyds Banking Group, including: a £1,500 pay rise (or 4% if this is higher) for full-time staff in grades A to E for 2025, an increase to the minimum wages, details of the compensation we've won for our hard-working members, and the support that we've provided to members in challenging situations.

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.

Welcome & headline news

Welcome to the January 2025 edition of My Accord magazine. Hear from Ged and get the latest headline news, including information on the significant changes announced by LBG on 15th January.

Union news

Read the latest union news, including information on the changes to representation arrangements for staff in LBG, the signing of a new Skills Agreement, and the latest on pay and reward in LBG and TSB.

Other news

Read more union and industry news, including Accord's continued effort to deliver progress for women at work, TSB's new carer's support package and a round-up from the STUC Women's Conference. #MyAccord

Why Choose Accord (LBG)

Have you ever been a member of a trade union? Why should you join one now? Let's tell you a bit about Accord, and why you should join us.

New Skills Agreement Launched

Find out more about the new Skills Agreement between Accord, Unite and Lloyds Banking Group for staff in Grades A - C.

TUC: Supporting Menstrual Health at Work

Join the TUC for a discussion around how reps can advocate for period rights at work. This webinar is open to all union reps and anyone interested in promoting menstrual equity at work.

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Accord in Bristol Harbourside

Accord is a grown-up, professional & independent trade union recognised in Lloyds Banking Group (Halifax, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, MBNA) & other subsidiary companies. We get results through constructive relationships with employers and other unions.

Accord in Leeds Wellington Place

Accord is a grown-up, professional & independent trade union recognised in Lloyds Banking Group (Halifax, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, MBNA) & other subsidiary companies. We get results through constructive relationships with employers and other unions.

About Disability

We've got information for you about disability related issues, dates of awareness events, and other useful links - plus lots of sources of support #Disability #PurplePound

TUC: Negotiating for reasonable adjustments

Join the TUC during Disability History Month for a webinar to help reps understand everything they need to know about negotiating for reasonable adjustments. This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.

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TUC: Preventing sexual harassment

Join the TUC and Rebecca Thomas, Head of Employment Policy at the Equality and Human Rights Commission for a webinar update for reps to discuss the new law on preventing sexual harassment at work. This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.

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Why We Chose Accord

For over 45 years, Accord has been dedicated to improving our members’ working lives - campaigning every day for secure jobs, fair reward and dignity and equality at work. Hear from Accord members in Lloyds Banking Group about why they chose to join, and what being part of the union means to them.

What does Accord mean to you?

For the past 45 years, Accord has been dedicated to improving our members’ working lives. But not everyone at Lloyds Banking Group or TSB knows about Accord or the benefits of joining us. At our Conference in April 2024, we asked some of our reps what being part of Accord means to them.

Why should you consider becoming a union rep?

Some workplaces and branches within the network may not have a local rep, but it’s important that your voice is heard too. Our local reps provide invaluable support, keeping us informed of key issues and ensuring we stay connected with all parts of the organisation. Watch our video where people like you share their thoughts and experiences on why they decided to stand up and ensure their colleagues’ voices were heard.

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

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.