Banque Havilland : A social plan in name only

ALEBA and the other unions have repeatedly pointed out that employees are in no way responsible for the bank's current difficulties. It is unacceptable to punish employees for managerial decisions that have led to this delicate situation.

Management's blatant attempt to divide the trade union delegation has not succeeded. On the contrary, the employee representatives are united in safeguarding the interests of all employees.

We are demanding more guarantees in order to strengthen the position of employees with regard to the implementation of this redundancy plan.

The unions are calling on management to demonstrate transparency, fairness and respect for its employees, who have contributed to the bank's success over many years.

While all the bank's employees are likely to be affected by the redundancy plan, the moral and financial damage is enormous. We therefore appeal to the employer's social responsibility.

In unison, the unions urge the bank's board of directors to reconsider its position, to recognise the legitimate role of the unions in these negotiations and to engage in open and honest dialogue with employee representatives.

The unions remain committed to defending the interests of employees and ensuring that these negotiations are conducted in a fair and responsible manner, in compliance with the law and workers' rights.

With time running out, we expect management to finally propose financial and social conditions that will allow a redundancy plan to be signed.