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Jo Cox MP, who was murdered in her constituency of Batley and Spen on 16 June 2016, was an active GMB member.
As the anniversary of her death approaches, her husband Brendan Cox is organising the Great Get Together weekend of 16 to 18 June 2017.
The Jo Cox Foundation are organising the biggest neighbourhood…
Posted: 14
Following results from the General Election, held on Thursday 8th June 2017, Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary, said:
“I’m thrilled to see so many excellent Labour candidates elected to Parliament and for the activists who worked for hard to get them there – so many GMB members racked up miles on the doorstep and knocked…
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This Sunday (4th June) marks the start of the 100th GMB congress. Congress which is held annually is where the lay member ruling body of GMB decides GMB policy on all issues.
GMB Congress 2017 will be held in Plymouth, however, due to the General Election being called for 8 June, the CEC (Central Executive Committee) have…
Posted: 19
Join us on Tuesday 30th May from 12:30pm for a cuppa and a chat.
Come along to find out about GMB campaigns, membership benefits & events.
Not yet a member? You can join online today or at the drop in.
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It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that a General Election has been announced. However in order to cast your vote on 8th June you need to be registered. If you are not registered you need to do so by 11:59pm on 22 May. You don’t need to register again if you’ve already registered. However if you are unsure…
Posted: 27
Seven years into the public sector pay squeeze and our worst fears have been realised. Real terms cuts to public sector pay aren’t just failing our members. They’re failing everyone who relies on our vital public services
The UK’s public services keep the country on the road. Public sector workers already do more than anyone…
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Every year more people are killed at work than in wars, because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers.
This day is also serves as a rallying cry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.
In 2017 International Workers Memorial Day will…
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Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary issued the following statement on Thursday 20th April 2017 in relation to the upcoming General election.
The statement can be read in full by visiting GMB Newsroom
“It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that a General Election has been announced.
The Senior Management…
Posted: 11
Mobile phone advice
The penalty handed to drivers caught using a mobile phone whilst driving has doubled to an
obligatory 6 point endorsement and a minimum £200 fine.
Please see the legal update from Unionline for the full detail
UnionLine Law Update Mobile Devices
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