Posted: 17th March 2020
We know that many of our members are concerned about the current pandemic and we want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to ensure our members are protected at work and do not face any detriment if they have to self isolate or are diagnosed with a case of Coronavirus. Keep checking…
Posted: 13th March 2020
Health & Safety concerns addressed GMB welcome the turn around by Serco as they have agreed to not go ahead with changes to the number of rounds undertaken by our members in Sandwell.
Serco, who hold the contract for refuse collections within the borough planned to reduce the number of collection rounds, which had huge…
Posted: 1st March 2020
For over two years GMB have been supporting electricians in Sandwell to get the recognition they deserve for their job. After reaching a stalemate with Sandwell MBC, GMB members took the decision to ballot for Industrial Action along with colleagues from Unison and Unite and dates set for strike had been sent to the employer.…
Posted: 5th February 2020
We are pleased to announce that following negotiations Sandwell MBC have formally introduced a “Menstruation to Menopause” Policy & Guidance.
Women workers make up 58% of the total employee workforce within the Local Authority and this policy will not only raise awareness of menstruation and menopause related issues at work but will assist managers in…
Posted: 16th January 2020
in 1855 Eleanor Marx, was born. Who was Eleanor Marx & why is she so important to the GMB you may ask?
A co-founder of the GMB at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day who consistently fought…
Posted: 10th January 2020
⚠️Victory for GMB! ✊
Late last night we were advised that Serco have now agreed to suspend the round changes imposed on Sandwell bin workers to allow further talks around Safety concerns.
Over the next 3 months, we will work with Serco to address our members’ concerns around workload and allocation
Therefore we will suspend…
Posted: 9th January 2020
Talks regarding Health & Safety concerns with Serco broke down, leading Union members to proceed with Industrial Action.
Yesterday (8th January 2020) GMB officials along with sister Unions held further talks with Serco to resolve safety concerns after two rounds were removed from the waste collection services within Sandwell.
We believed these talks to be…
Posted: 2nd January 2020
Happy New Year to you all.
Here at GMB Sandwell we are looking forward to a year of organising and campaigning.
As we remembered Mary MacArthur yesterday (13.8.1880-1.1.1921), the fearless Trade Unionist & Leader of the Cradley Heath Chainmakers strike, we reflected on her story of the bundle of sticks
“A trade union is…
Posted: 20th December 2019
As today marks the end of the working year for many of our members, we also announce a change within GMB S85 branch.
Sam Fagan is leaving his role as Education Convenor to explore new opportunities within the authority. However it is not goodbye as Sam will remain a workplace representative within the Resources area,…
Posted: 20th December 2019
Serco has removed two rounds from the Sandwell domestic waste contract and put the work onto existing crews – This is in on top of all the new build houses placed onto rounds over the last few years.
This has raised serious concerns about health and safety as workers are having to cut corners to…