Posted: 4
News from GMB Sandwell has been quiet over the past few weeks as our branch officials have been busy visiting as many workplaces as possible to give members a say over their pay.
We have now concluded our visits but don’t worry, if you haven’t yet received a ballot paper they will be…
Posted: 10
GMB activists from Sandwell branch will be joining many more from Birmingham & West Midlands region and further afield today (Saturday 10th February) in support of one of our activists who has been sacked from his job for trying to organise members.
Darren James, Branch Secretary said: “I hope you can join us in Oxford…
Posted: 7
Yesterday (6th February) we marked the centenary of the first women winning the right to vote after the Representation of the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent. This was a huge milestone in the suffrage movement and for all future generations of women in the UK.
However, it was only for those women over 30,…
Posted: 15
The Local Government 2018-20 pay offer has now been tabled
GMB Sandwell will be holding meetings and workplace ballots for members throughout late January and the month of February Come and hear more and have your say:
31st January 2018 Jack Judge House, Oldbury 10am – 2pm Room G2, 10 Halesowen Street, Oldbury, B69 2AJ
2nd…
Posted: 8
As GMB rules, the following branch positions are due to be elected in June 2018.
Therefore we are now accepting nominations for the position as below.
Branch President
Equality Officer
Health & Safety Officer
Race Officer
Youth Officer
(Please be aware these positions carry no facility time)
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Posted: 3
Happy New Year,
We hope you have all had a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Officers from GMB Sandwell will soon be visiting Local Government and school workplaces to discuss the pay offer received in December 2017.
These visits will include a workplace ballot being conducted, therefore it is vital that your details…
Posted: 21
Our offices will be closed from 2pm on Friday 22nd December and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
May we take this opportunity to thank all our members for continued support throughout 2017 and wish you a very merry Christmas and peaceful holiday season, however you may celebrate.
Posted: 14
Important pay update
By now GMB members working in Local Government should have received an email from our National Secretary Rehana Azam, outlining the pay offer received from Local Government employers.
To ensure that you receive ALL updates and information, please contact us to ensure your…
Posted: 8
Throughout the GMB pay pinch campaign www.paypinch.org the GMB has been clear that local government workers are suffering the worst squeeze on their pay in living memory, and that the years of pay pinching by government must be brought to an end with decent pay rises.
Today (Friday 8th Dec…
Posted: 7
GMB, UNISON and Unite have received a letter from the local government employers outlining a proposed two-year pay deal for council and school support staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
GMB representatives including our Branch Secretary Darren James, will consider the offer at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday 13th December.…