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Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Unite says thousands have signed an open letter seeking commute exemptions and a one-off payment as Barclays raises in-office minimums for many staff.
- Thousands of Barclays staff are demanding concessions after the bank announced plans to increase mandatory office attendance from two to at least three days per week starting next month.
- Unite, which represents about 36,000 Barclays employees, organized an open letter opposing the decision, with signatories continuing to rise as workers cite delivery of "strong financial results and improved customer services."
- The union is seeking exemptions for commutes exceeding 40 minutes or 35 miles, along with a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs for affected staff.
- Barclays defended the policy in a statement, saying it recognized "the benefits of balancing flexibility for colleagues with the importance of working together in our physical locations."
- While senior leaders must attend at least four days weekly, office requirements vary by business area, reflecting a broader trend where several major institutions have tightened attendance requirements.
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Barclays Return-To-Office Revolt Grows as Staff Demand Commute Cash and 40-Minute Exemption
Thousands of Barclays staff are pushing back against new rules that will force more days in the office from October, with union members demanding help with rising commuting costs and exemptions for long journeys. Unite, which represents around 36,000 Barclays employees, says thousands have already signed an open letter urging the bank to rethink its plans. Barclays plans to require affected staff to attend the office at least three days a week f…
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