Unite reaction to bank rescue plan
8 October 2008
Derek Simpson, Unite Joint General Secretary said: "Unite
welcomes the decisive action today by the government to inject
capital into the markets. The union is demanding that this
financial support is tied to clear commitments to secure vital jobs
in the financial services sector. This government finance must
serve to make the industry more transparent and accountable.
"It is not acceptable for the government to socialise the risks
taken and continue to capitalise the rewards in the finance
industry. The measures announced today must be extended to include
undertakings by the banks of no job losses, no repossessions of
homes, and no rewards for irresponsible risk taking or failure.
"It is imperative that the financial measures announced today
marks the turning point in the world of banking and finance.
Workers in the financial services industry are not the culprits of
the credit crunch and we are not prepared to allow them to become
the victims. The taxpayer must now get a firm assurance that the
financial lifeline extended to these large organisations will be
used to protect jobs and the public."
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