Posted: 16th January 2019
Back in December 2017, the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC), offered a pay deal covering the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.
This pay offer broke the #PayPinch and affected members on NJC terms and conditions and on Bands A to J (inc.)
Following workplace ballots early 2018…
Posted: 14th December 2018
Julia Sear, our Education representative has this week completed a course with GMB – Winning Equality in the Workplace
Equality is central to the GMB’s agenda. The four day course (over 4 weeks) focuses on what reps can do in the workplace to win improved rights for our members.
Strengthening the skills she already has…
Posted: 28th November 2018
Earlier this week our branch equality officer and National Women’s Lead Sarah joined GMB members, officers and MP’s in Parliament to launch GMB’s new employer charter and workplace policy.
The charter calls on employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse, to ensure they will not be disadvantaged at work, will be supported with access…
Posted: 28th November 2018
GMB Sandwell November newsletter is not available online
Posted: 22nd November 2018
On 21st November 1918 the Qualification of Women Act passed in Law, allowing women to stand in Parliamentary elections. The Act stated simply that women were no longer barred by sex or marriage from sitting or voting as members of the House of Commons.
In the last 100 years, only 491 women have gained seats at Westminster,…
Posted: 20th November 2018
Trans rights are human rights – that is not a matter of debate.
Today, along with reps across Sandwell we remember and honour all those who have lost their lives to transphobic discrimination and violence.
GMB Union will continue to challenge transphobia in all its forms and remain resolute in our…
Posted: 8th October 2018
On Friday 28th September we hosted a coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, The total raised was £79.09, which GMB Sandwell branch have rounded up to £100.00
Our National Political Officer Gary Doolan, recently passed away following a battle with cancer and his family have requested…
Posted: 11th September 2018
More than half of school staff experience shocking violence at work – with more than 16% suffering attacks every week.
A new report released this week highlights the appalling treatment our members face in the workplace.
Karen Leonard, GMB National Officer said:
“No-one should be physically threatened at work. Violence from parents in particular is…
Posted: 7th August 2018
GMB Sandwell August newsletter is now available online
Posted: 6th August 2018
GMB believes that the risk of violence in schools is like any other health and safety risk – it can be identified, controlled and managed.
A survey of school based staff over the past 18 months has highlighted that many of our members often face aggressive or violent behaviour from both children and parents.
GMB…