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GMB Celebrating Black History Month

Posted: 10th October 2017

 GMB are celebrating Black History month throughout October with a series of events.

The first takes place this Thursday (12th October) from 6pm at our regional office, Will Thorne House, 2 Birmingham Road, Halesowen B63 3HP. We will be hosting an exhibition and lecture and of there will be Caribbean food on offer for a small…

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GMB member offer from Sandwell Leisure Trust

Posted: 8th September 2017

We are pleased to confirm that a special rate offer has been agreed with Sandwell Leisure Trust for GMB members.

 

To take advantage of this offer, all you need is to show evidence of GMB Membership at the Centre reception either upon joining and collecting your membership card, or if already a member on…

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Workplace Model Equality Agreements

Posted: 10th August 2017

You have a right to be treated the same as everyone else in your workplace.

But if you are not treated the same what can you do about it? GMB Workplace Organisers are trained to negotiate equal treatment at work and to organise their workplace so that collective action can keep GMB members safe from…

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Mary Turner Funeral

Posted: 10th August 2017

Yesterday (9th Aug 2017) we said goodbye to our dear friend, GMB President Mary Turner. Everyone at GMB and Mary’s family have been overwhelmed by tributes to her.

You can read the many messages or post your own tribute in the online condolence book.

 

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Important Tribunal News

Posted: 4th August 2017

Over the past month a number of important cases have been heard at employment courts and the outcome has been favourable for workers throughout the UK.

Wednesday 12th July 2017

Equalisation of Pension Rights

A Supreme Court ruling found the exemption written in to the Equality Act 2010…

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Pay Claim Lobby 21st July 2017

Posted: 18th July 2017

Pressure is building on the Government to reverse the Public Sector pay cap.

Over 760,000 jobs have been lost in the Public Sector since June 2010, but the same amount of work remains on top of shrinking pay packets. As a result local services, and those reliant on them are suffering.

The cap is not…

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