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Report by Sarah James, Branch Equality Officer
The 10th annual National Equality Conference 2019 was hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel by GMB Northern region on 25th & 26th February 2019.
Day 1 of conference started with a welcoming speech from GMB National Equality Forum chair Brian Shaw who outlined the tone of the conference,…
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It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that the weather is due to turn for the worse over the coming days.
The change leaves many members unsure of their rights on snow days. GMB have produced a quick guide to help members.
Generally speaking there is no legal obligation for an employer to pay…
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Join us on Thursday 7th February between 10am & 2pm as we make a conversation about Mental Health. #TimeToTalk
We will be joined by sister Trade Unions from across Sandwell at:
Mental health problems affect one in four…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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GMB Sandwell November newsletter is not available online
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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,…
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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…
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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…