Further to our talks with Serco on Wednesday, we have held productive negotiations today with the employer and our demands over Health & Safety have been answered. You're @SaferWithGMB Check out our website shortly for member updates. #COVID19 #MembersFirst

Check out our updated schools information 👩‍🏫👨🏾‍🏫👇

Please see our daily briefing for members following discussions with Sandwell Council, Sandwell Childrens Trust and Serco We are also in contact with other employers throughout the borough and are able to offer support via phone, email or DM https://www.gmbs85sandwell.org.uk/gmb-members-briefing-coronavirus-covid-19/

Our reps are working hard ensuring the safety of our members both in the private and public sector around the borough & small gestures mean so much right now. This message came into us today... Make sure you thank key workers, our hidden heroes and Trade Unions when you can

As well as daily calls with Sandwell Council we are also holding a video conference with Sandwell Childrens Trust & Serco today. We will have updates for members later today

Minimal contact when removing gloves 🧤 #COVID19

Positive discussions today with @sandwellcouncil and @SLTGetActive working together to protect our members. Further updates will go out later today via our website #COVID19

Wilko scraps plan to slash sick pay following @GMB_union campaign https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/wilko-scraps-plan-slash-sick-pay-following-gmb-campaign

Here’s the latest National Joint Council for Local Government Services Guidance on “critical workers” This is being sent to employers today

Even in the scariest of times, our boss @Tim_Roache still finds time to stay in touch with members. This is real leadership...https://www.gmb.org.uk/long-read/fighting-members-toughest-times

We may not be able to be with you in person right now, but there are plenty of ways to keep in touch. We're still able to support and advise you thanks to technology 💻📞📱

We're meeting with management at Sandwell Leisure Trust today to discuss ways they will be supporting our members following the Govenrment announcement on Friday. An update will be posted to our website this afternoon

GMB members, please check our website for updates to key workers, school staff working through holidays and time off to look after dependants https://www.gmbs85sandwell.org.uk/gmb-members-briefing-coronavirus-covid-19/

The list of key workers has been published by the Government overnight. However it is not clear if school support staff are included, @GMB_union is seeking clarity this morning. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision Our national website has FAQ's for school staff https://www.gmb.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-and-schools-faqs