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150 Jobs Secured at Santander as Work Moves from Leeds to Bradford
CWU, representing the 150-plus workers at the Leeds site, has reached agreement with the Bank over the transfer, bringing an end to the uncertainty which staff have had over jobs. This agreement preserves jobs and provides members with financial assistance for additional travel costs.
Reacting to the announcement today, Nigel Cotgrove, CWU National Officer said:
"Moving the A&L work to the Santander site in Bradford, will secure 150 contact centre jobs and bring to an end the uncertainty over the future of the Leeds operation.
"However, we are aware that this move will cause difficulties for some members and so we have ensured that the Bank will be sympathetic to requests to change attendance patterns to deal with travel problems or caring commitments. The Bank will also pay additional travel costs for up to three years."
The work and staff at Leeds are likely to migrate to Bradford towards the end of February 2010. Alliance & Leicester is owned by Santander since being taken over in 2008.
