PCS: Workers in the dark over bank’s takeover
The Public and Commercial Services union reacted has angrily to the announcement that Banco Santander had agreed with the Alliance and Leicester (A&L) board to take over the bank.
PCS represents more than 750 workers at A&L and the news has come as a complete surprise to the union and its members.
PCS deputy general secretary Hugh Lanning said: “The news of the takeover may be welcomed by shareholders and the bank’s board but it is a shock to our members who now face a period of uncertainty.
“We have sought to maintain good industrial relations with A&L and its predecessor, National Girobank, for more than 40 years. The bank’s success is the result of a dedicated, hard working and skilled workforce and we are seeking a meeting as a matter of urgency to allay any fears in respect of job security.”
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¿ PCS, the Public and Commercial Services Union is the union representing civil and public servants in central government. It has more than 315,000 members in over 200 departments and agencies. It also represents workers in parts of government transferred to the private sector. PCS is the UK’s sixth largest union and is affiliated to the TUC. The general secretary is Mark Serwotka and the president Janice Godrich.
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