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Is your BOQ job ‘simple’ enough to be offshored?

You’ve probably heard about Bank of Queensland’s recent announcement to cut 200 local jobs, including 165 in the contact centre. The bank is attempting to justify these cuts by saying ‘simple’ work will be offshored overseas. 

The strategy is purely about boosting profits. It’s a slap in the face, and we don’t have to accept it. 

CEO Patrick Allaway needs to hear from us about why this decision is wrong. 

Stephanie, can you spare a few minutes to sign our open letter and share how Mr Allaway’s job cuts and offshoring will impact you? 

Sign our letter

We want both staff and customers to sign this letter, so please share it widely.

Your voice can make a difference. FSU members at Commonwealth Bank recently convinced management to reverse planned job cuts after speaking out and applying public pressure.

If Mr Allaway hears from enough of us (including customers), we can win a similar result.

Please sign our letter and share it with your colleagues and customers.

If you’re not yet a member of the FSU,join todayso we’re all standing strong together on this issue and you get the protection you need.

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