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GMB Member Drop in Surgeries November 2016

Posted: 9th November 2016

GMB reps will be visiting workplaces next week (from Monday 14th November 2016)

They will be on hand to:

  • Answer any queries you may have
  • Discuss current campaigns and events: locally, regionally and nationally
  • Switch your membership to Direct Debit
  • Give advice on how to become more active in GMB

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Ballot in Children’s Services

Posted: 7th November 2016

Following the Government’s announcement for plans to transfer Sandwell Council Children’s Services into a Trust and a joint Trade Union members meeting on the 20th October 2016, Representatives from GMB, Unison and Unite have written to Cllr Steve Eling, Sandwell MBC Leader and Malcolm Newsome, Childrens Commissioner to advise that members voted unanimously for an…

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New Full Time Representative

Posted: 31st October 2016

As of 31st October 2016, Sam Fagan has joined the S85 team full time as our new Education Convenor.

Sam has been a workplace representative since 2014 and is also our Young Members Officer. He is looking forward to assisting with enquiries,workplace issues and meeting members within education and can be contacted on…

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GMB response to Government announcement for Sandwell’s Children’s Services

Posted: 6th October 2016

The Government have announced plans to transfer Children’s social care in Sandwell over to a trust.

GMB Sandwell Branch Secretary Darren James, said following staff briefings earlier today:

“We are extremely disappointed by the announcement made by Edward Timpson (Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families at Department for Education) today regarding…

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GMB honors black history month

Posted: 5th October 2016

October is Black History Month, an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in history.

To honor and recognise this, GMB Birmingham and West Midlands region are holding a series of events.

BOSS: Regional womens group are honoring inspirational black women on their facebook…

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Branch Meeting September 2016

Posted: 14th September 2016

The next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th September 2016, and will take place at

Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DE – Council Chambers Annexe 2.

The meeting is open to ALL GMB members between 10:30am – 12:00pm & 2:30pm – 4:30pm.

 

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Posted: 6th September 2016

The start of the new school year makes many of us consider our career. Have a look at our checklist of good practice for all school support staff.

If you have any concerns or queries please contact us on 0121 569 5992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Local Government NJC Pay review update

Posted: 5th September 2016

As you will be aware, an Agreement was reached between the Trade Union Side and the Employers on a two-year pay deal for 2016-18 across Local Government.
All councils, schools and academies that follow the NJC should have now implemented the agreement.
In addition to the pay agreement, two joint reviews were agreed:

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