Want to attend? Want to put forward to sit on regional equality forum? Get in touch today

At GMB we want to make politics more representative and would like to encourage more Councillors from racially diverse backgrounds. If you are a GMB member in the West Midlands and are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, here's all the info you need 👇🏾 #BHM

Don't forget to sign up for @GMBWestMidlands fab #BlackHistoryMonthUK quiz! Only 1️⃣ day to go!!! We’re promising a brilliant online event, so make sure you book your place by emailing- cerys.way@gmb.org.uk

GMB has set up our Risk Register so that members, workplace representatives and officers can record where things have gone wrong with employers’ responses to the covid-19 pandemic. Https://www.gmb.org.uk/support/coronavirus/covid-19-risk-register

We have just signed the @GMB_Union petition calling for a parliamentary investigation into Amazon. Amazon, can't go on treating their workers like this. Join us and sign the petition here ↓ #AmazonWeAreNotRobots https://www.gmb.org.uk/amazon | from @GMB_Union

Want to get involved? speak to our branch equality officer or contact Cerys.Way@gmb.org.uk for more details and to register

To mark World Mental Health Day, our member Simon has shared his experiences in the hope that if you see someone acting differently at work you'll reach out to them. Doing just one thing can make a world of difference https://www.gmbs85sandwell.org.uk/world-mental-health-day/

Happy birthday Will Thorne On this day in 1857, trade unionist Will Thorne, the founder of GMB, was born in Birmingham. Today we celebrate the achievements of Thorne and our union, and remind ourselves of the power unions to make change.

On the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act, hear from our branch equality officer @Sarah_atGMB and her thoughts on flexible working https://www.gmb.org.uk/long-read/equality-act-and-flexible-working

https://www.gmbs85sandwell.org.uk/gmb-members-say-yes-to-strike/ @GMBWestMidlands @justinejonesGMB @GMBJoe9

Happy retirement Julia, thank you for everything you have done for GMB members over the past 14 years @GMBWestMidlands @justinejonesGMB @GMBJoe9 https://www.gmbs85sandwell.org.uk/happy-retirement-julia/

We've had a positive virtual meeting with members at SLT this afternoon, If you've not yet returned your ballot form....Do It Now #YourVoteYourVoice thanks to @justinejonesGMB & @GMBstuartp for your support

Work at Sandwell Leisure Trust? Don't forget to return your ballot form before 23rd September