Posted: 16th February 2016
Last week our Branch Secretary Darren James, represented GMB at the European Trade Union Institute during the ‘Circular Economy’ seminar.
Discussions took place around what the ‘circular economy’ means for workers and their representatives in the waste (collection, sorting, recycling, incineration, re-use) sector.
This sector that still sees low pay, low skilled work being done…
Posted: 16th February 2016
The TUC Heart Unions week of action showcased and celebrated the great work done by unions in our workplaces and society.
Below are a few pictures from our week of celebrating the GMB.
It’s not too late to join in. Send us your stories or comments explaining why you…
Posted: 4th February 2016
Sandwell Joint Trade Unions are calling upon Sandwell MBC to reconsider their intention to put forward a proposal in February which would place the future of Sandwell Leisure Trust at risk.
Leisure Services have been run by Sandwell Leisure Trust for almost 12 years. During this time the Trust has been recognised by many industry…
Posted: 28th January 2016
From 8–14 February, the TUC will run a special week of action against the Trade Union Bill throughout England and Wales. It will showcase the amazing work unions do and tell the stories of ordinary members and reps. We want to get members involved in the campaign against the Trade Union Bill,…
Posted: 19th January 2016
GMB are asking all our Members to switch paying your GMB contributions directly from your wages (check off) to paying through Direct Debit.
Here’s why:
The Government is trying to bring in a ‘Trade Union Bill’. If it goes through, the Bill will force Public Sector employers to end check off arrangements. This is clearly…
Posted: 7th January 2016
Hi all,
I’m Sam, and I’m the Young Members Officer for GMB Trade Union’s Sandwell branch. GMB recognises anybody aged 30 or below as a young member.
As Young Members Officer, my first task is to get as many young members as possible involved with the union. I’m not looking at setting up…
Posted: 7th January 2016
Our full time officers – Convenor Darren James and Equality Officer Sarah James will be available 7th March 2016 in order to represent or visit private sector workplaces across Sandwell.
If you are a community branch member and wish to speak to Darren or Sarah on this date please contact them on 0121 569 5992.
Posted: 6th January 2016
As GMB rules, the position of BRANCH SECRETARY is due to be elected in June 2016.
Therefore we are now accepting nominations for the position as below.
IF ANYONE WISHES TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF
GMB S85 SANDWELL BRANCH SECRETARY
(Please be aware this position carries no facility…
Posted: 18th December 2015
Local Government two year pay offer Information
Following national negotiations the employer have put forward a two year pay offer for members working in Local Authorities and schools covered by the NJC. Further discussions between senior GMB lay representatives will be held on 7th January 2016.
Following this meeting, a recommendation will be put forward…
Posted: 18th December 2015
On behalf of everyone at GMB S85 Sandwell Community Branch, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Our office will close on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 and reopen Wednesday 30th December 2015 (Also closed Friday 1st January 2016)
However should you…
