Posted: 27
It is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this post, We have just heard the news of the passing of Sandwell Council Leader, Councillor Darren Cooper. Whilst we had our differences in the workplace Darren & I shared many of the same hobbies, and often enjoyed a chat about fishing and…
Posted: 21
Changing your membership to Direct Debit couldn’t be easier, by following these easy steps your GMB membership will be protected from the attacks outlined in the Trade Union Bill.
Your GMB membership gives you essential cover at work. And in these uncertain times you can’t afford to lose that protection.
Direct Debits…
Posted: 21
Following full membership consultation by GMB, and similar exercises by Unison and Unite, there is a different position among the national trade unions over the two-year pay deal that came about from national negotiations.
Following the Local Government pay ballot results, a meeting between the national Trade Union Officials was held on…
Posted: 17
Followed by a disco and buffet and open to all GMB Sandwell members and their families, we are holding our branch AGM on Friday 17th June 2016 taking place at Smethwick Labour Club, Coopers Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 7DN
Special Guest speaker and full agenda to…
Posted: 16
The GMB national pay ballot for members in Local Government and schools closed on 14th March.
GMB members have voted YES to the two year pay offer, with a big majority in favour of accepting the offer from the employers.
However, you may have heard that members in other unions have voted…
Posted: 10
We are conscious that our branch meetings take place during work times and although they are open from 3:30pm onwards it is difficult for members to attend.
We are open to views from members regarding the timings of the meetings as we are encouraging all members to be involved. After all, GMB…
Posted: 10
Sandwell GMB along with sister trade unions lobbied Sandwell Council yesterday (Wednesday 9th March) and submitted a petition to Cllr Darren Cooper, Sandwell Council Leader which contained more than 5,000 signatures.
The petition called for Sandwell Council to recognise the service that SLT provides to local people of all abilities and income,…
Posted: 8
Lobby Sandwell’s cabinet meeting 9th March 2016
Sandwell joint Trade Unions will be outside Sandwell Council House, Oldbury tomorrow (9th March) from 1pm to lobby councillors prior to the cabinet meeting. The petition which has over 5,000 signatures, will be submitted prior to the meeting, taking place from 3pm.
SLT have supported…
Posted: 4
Dates for GMB S85 members meetings
27th January 2016
30th March 2016
25th May 2016
27th July 2016
28th September 2016
Meetings are held at Smethwick Council House and are open to ALL GMB members between 3:30pm – 5:00pm Come along to find out what your branch is doing for you, how to…