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HBOS job cuts a 'body blow' for Aylesbury- Union
The trade union representing HBOS workers in Aylesbury has described the mass redundancies as a 'body blow' for the town.
Ged Nichols, General Secretary of Accord, said:
"Today's announcements are a body-blow for the workforce and for Aylesbury particularly as the Lloyds Banking Group is the largest private sector employer in the town.
"Accord's main concern is to avoid compulsory redundancies arising from any part of today's announcements. The terms and conditions of employment for those staff who Equitable Life is proposing to transfer to HCL is also a priority.
"Given that we have more time than is usually the case when announcements of this kind are made, our expectations of the employers are high and we will be having early meetings with the Lloyds Banking Group, Equitable Life and HCL.
"We are currently seeking legal advice about the proposed transfer of staff.
"We will have a team on site in Aylesbury with members this week to gauge their reactions and determine what other steps may need to be taken. Accord will be providing full support to every member affected by today's announcement."
"The union has written to all members who are impacted by today's announcements expressing disappointment with the decisions made by both ELAS and the Lloyds Banking Group in terms of the impact on employment - but we will focus on supporting our members at this difficult time.
"We have already been engaged in talks about how members' interests can best be protected in line with the Security of Employment Agreement and / or under the Transfer of Engagements (Protection of Employment) Regulations. Accord's legal advisers have already been instructed to enable us to take all necessary steps to uphold members' rights.
"We have had limited talks with HCL already and will be having more to ensure that those being transferred will be treated fairly.
"We will be addressing the terms and conditions of employment for those staff who Equitable Life is proposing to transfer to HCL and we will do everything we can to support members who may be at risk of redundancy before or after the proposed transfer."
Accord officers will be available in the Atrium in Aylesbury AOF2 on Thursday, November 26.
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