Unite reaction to speculation on bonus of Stephen Hester
26 January 2012
David Fleming, Unite national officer, said: "What planet do
Stephen Hester and his banking chums live on? Reports that the
Royal Bank of Scotland CEO is to take £1million from taxpayers’
pockets as a bonus are utterly disgusting and offensive to every
working person across the country. How can a RBS senior banker who
is responsible for sacking over 21,000 workers be rewarded in this
way?
“His staff haven’t received a fraction of his bonus. Last year
over 6,000 cashiers and call centre staff received in real terms a
pay cut, if they were fortunate enough to keep their jobs.
“Shame on Stephen Hester if he accepts any bonus this year. It
is time he comes back down to earth and waves any contractual bonus
he may be legally entitled to.”
ENDS
For more information please contact: Saba Mozakka, Unite press
office, on 07768 693 953
