Unite reaction to RBS job loss announcement
12 January 2012
David Fleming, Unite national officer, said: “For the Royal Bank
of Scotland (RBS) to cut 3,500 jobs globally is staggering for the
workforce who have already experienced 22,000 jobs cuts in the UK
since the start of the financial crisis in 2008. Enough is enough.
It is a disgrace that while on a daily basis stories are emerging
about the massive bonuses at the top of the bank, increasing
numbers of jobs are being cut from amongst the hard working
staff.
“RBS staff have faced endless speculation and uncertainty about
their futures. It is time for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group to
come clean about all its restructuring plans and be honest with the
staff.
“Unite has major concerns about the implications of today's
announcement. It is vital that RBS extends Unite’s collective
bargaining agreement to all parts of the group to ensure that
employees are fairly represented across the business.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Saba Mozakka, Unite press
office, on 07768 693 953.
