Posted: 1st March 2021
As you know your school will be expected to open for full pupil attendance from the 8th March, whilst you have probably been working throughout this last lockdown we know you will probably have worries and concerns regarding your safety when all pupils are back in school.
In order for you to know that you…
Posted: 1st March 2021
As today marks the start of a new month, we also announce a change within GMB S85 branch.
Annette Greenwood is stepping back from her role as Senior Adult Services representative and Health & Safety Officer to explore new opportunities within the authority. However it is not goodbye as we are pleased Annette will…
Posted: 17th February 2021
GMB negotiates pay, terms and conditions for local government and school workers. We’re about to start discussions with employers about your pay for the coming year.
Late last year, we surveyed members and you were clear that pay justice is at the top of your agenda, so that’s what we’ll be demanding.
We’ll be seeking…
Posted: 17th February 2021
GMB, along with sister Local Government Unions, Unison and Unite submitted a pay claim on Monday 15th February which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts and recognises the key role played…
Posted: 17th February 2021
Over the past week GMB have secured a huge win for members working within the Public Sector.
On Friday 12th February GMB Union, which represents more than 300,000 workers in local government and the wider public…
Posted: 1st February 2021
February is UK LGBT+ history month.
GMB campaigns and fights for better rights, pay and conditions for all LGBT+ workers.
We strive for equality to be the forefront of everything we do. Making work and society a better, safer place for everyone is part of our core values.
For LGBT+ History Month 2021 we’re putting…
Posted: 26th January 2021
Newspaper headlines tell the public that schools are closed. But we know they are not.
There are more pupils in schools than when the lockdown first happened last March. Support staff are being asked to work more hours and to take on huge amounts of responsibility.
Let us know what’s happening in your school:
Follow…
Posted: 15th January 2021
If the Government is serious about building back better, then that means levelling up on workers’ rights
GMB union has responded to reports UK workers’ rights are at risk in Government secret plans to rip up EU labour standards.
Warren Kenny, Acting General Secretary, GMB said:
“This Government made promises to protect and not…
Posted: 8th January 2021
Throughout the pandemic and beyond GMB issue regular bulletins for our members which can be read, downloaded for noticeboards and shared with your colleagues.
We urge all members, whichever sector your work in to read the bulletins and share with your colleagues.
Our Public Services Sections covers hundreds…
Posted: 5th January 2021
Decision would have been taken days ago if Government had any respect for science or those working in schools
GMB, the union for school support staff, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to belatedly overrule Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and order school closures to all but key workers and vulnerable children.
The decision comes after…