Posted: 3rd April 2017
National Minimum Wage increases
On 1 April 2017, the rates of the national minimum wage will increase, despite an increase in most rates on 1 October 2016.
This is so that the timing of the annual increase in the national living wage rate for workers aged 25 or over can align with the other national…
Posted: 7th March 2017
Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that celebrates and honors the contributions of women in society and the important role women have had in history. It also helps us remember that there are still many battles to fight in the quest for equality.
To celebrate…
Posted: 7th March 2017
GMB National Equality Conference took place last week (27th Feb – 1st March) and was hosted by our London Region.
It was the first time our Young Members Officer Sam reported to conference in his role as National Young Members Network Chair and advised of the great work that the network have done over the…
Posted: 20th February 2017
Following a campaign led by the Joint Unions in Sandwell and lengthy negotiations between Sandwell Leisure Trust and the Council, a new business plan put forward by SLT was accepted by the Cabinet on 8th February 2017.
Darren James, Branch Secretary said “This is a huge turnaround from the position that the Trust was in…
Posted: 20th February 2017
GMB the Union for School Support Staff, has put together an on line petition to fight the schools budget cuts. This is part of the GMB’s Public Sector cuts campaign, and the wider joint education unions ‘School cuts’ campaign.
The URL link to the petition is:
www.gmb.org.uk/SchoolCutsPetition
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Posted: 9th February 2017
Heartunions is a special week of activities throughout England and Wales to showcase the fantastic work unions do. It’s a chance for everyone to get involved, help tell their own stories and build our trade union movement.
Come along to our events during heart union week and find out more about the GMB…
Posted: 6th February 2017
From the 8th to 14th of February 2017, GMB will be joining the TUC in a special week of action throughout England and Wales. As part of the Heart Unions campaign, we’ll be showcasing the amazing work unions do, and tell the stories of ordinary members and reps.
We’ll be putting a lot…
Posted: 6th February 2017
As part of the 2016 – 2018 pay deal, it was agreed that the pay scale would be reviewed.
After a meeting of executives on 11th January 2017, the latest bulletin has been issued.
Further information will be issued as talks progress.
Posted: 24th January 2017
Our officers will be at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury on Friday 27th January from 11:30am in room G2.
Come along and find out what GMB can offer you.
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Posted: 20th January 2017
Further to a members meeting held on Thursday 19th January 2017, GMB Regional Officer Gill Ogilvie and I have today met with counterparts from the joint Trade Unions.
During this meeting GMB have made clear that after taking legal advice and following the Regional Officers email, a vote was held by the members on…