Unite reaction to Royal Bank of Scotland job loss decision
20th May 2009
Rob MacGregor, Unite national officer, said: “For 700 staff in
the Royal Bank of Scotland the news today that they are to lose
their jobs will be a massive blow. Since the announcement by the
bank in April that 4,500 people will be made redundant, staff
across the company have been living with uncertainty about their
future. This confirmation for employees in the IT and property
divisions that they will be the ones hit is devastating.
“Royal Bank of Scotland staff across the UK, and particularly
those in London and Edinburgh offices who are mainly impacted by
today's announcement, face the reality of the cuts Royal Bank of
Scotland is determined to reach. Unite has told the bank it is
opposed to compulsory job losses and will be pressing the company
through ongoing engagement to offer continued employment within
Royal Bank of Scotland for those affected.”
ENDS
For more information contact: Saba Mozakka, Unite press office
on: 020 7420 8916 or 07768 693 953.
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