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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate

Inside Barclays bank offices at Canary Wharf in London, with office workers blurred
Unite represents nearly 80% of Barclays’ 45,000 staff. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Reuters

Barclays is facing a growing backlash over return-to-office plans, with thousands of staff calling for payouts to help cover travel costs and an exemption for those living more than 40 minutes from work.

Unionised staff represented by Unite are pushing back against plans announced by the bank earlier this summer to get staff back into the office at least three days a week from October, with more senior employees expected to come in at least four days a week.

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