More about ACCORD

ACCORD is a certified, independent trade union, affiliated to the TUC, The Scottish TUC and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

The Union is dedicated to representing members from HBOS who are now part of the Lloyds Banking Group. We are funded only by members' subscriptions and are not affiliated to any political party.

ACCORD is committed to positive industrial relations. We believe in working through problems and issues with employers to improve the quality of working life for our members. Since the takeover of HBOS and the creation of the Lloyds Banking group in January 2009 the challenge is greater than ever.

However, our commitment to “Putting Members First” guides all that we do. We stand up for our members at work; both individually and collectively as we pursue our objectives:

  • Security of employment
  • Fair reward and decent pensions
  • Dignity at work and equality

Accord believes that it has an important and constructive role to play in helping HBOS staff to feel more positive about their in the Lloyds Banking Group. The Union regards itself as a partner to the Group in good times and bad. It recognises that an employer can only meet the union’s agenda for security of employment, fair reward and dignity at work if the business is able to survive and succeed.

The Union is based at Simmons House in Charvil, near Reading, Berkshire and it employs a network of officials throughout the UK to provide local support to members and representatives.

Working with you

Every day, week, month and year, ACCORD is working on your behalf to protect employment, pensions and terms and conditions of employment.
This work is carried out by our staff and by the HBOS employees who seek election at local, regional, business and national levels to support their colleagues.
Most HBOS workplaces have an elected ACCORD representative will draw on their experience and the resources at Union Headquarters to:

  • be there when you need someone on your side
  • offer advice and support
  • represent your grievance to those in authority on your behalf

Supporting individual members

The demands of modern working life aren’t getting any easier to cope with. Unfortunately, problems at work do arise from time to time in areas such as:

  • being overlooked for promotion
  • being treated unfairly
  • being threatened with dismissal
  • being discriminated against on grounds of race, gender, working hours, sexual orientation, disability, age or religion

At times like these, the services of a professional and effective trade union are essential.
Every day we help members with issues that impact their enjoyment of work and their quality of life including :

  • being expected to work extra hours
  • being expected to work in conditions contrary to Health & Safety regulations
  • bullying
  • being harassed and stressed
  • being treated unfairly in appraisals or remuneration

When you join ACCORD, you will benefit from confidential, professional advice on any work-related issue.
ACCORD will be there when you need someone on your side.

Other services to help you at work

Members have access to a Union-funded legal advice service, free legal representation on employment matters where matters when appropriate, a free personal injury legal service and free personal accident insurance.

A range of other useful services and benefits are also provided.

Join ACCORD now and benefit.