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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…
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Yesterday (3rd March 2016) Workplace reps from local branches attended a training day to get the best from our websites.
But – the training doesn’t stop. We want to hear YOUR views.
Please contact Branch Secretary Darren James, to share your ideas and views about what information we should be putting onto the…
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The Local Government Pay Ballot 2016 opened on Monday 29th February 2016 and will close on Monday 14th March 2016.
If you do not receive your ballot paper by Thursday 3rd March 2016 then please contact Branch Secretary Darren James on 07786126530 or via email Darren_James@Sandwell.gov.uk
REMEMBER: Please vote: It’s your pay so have…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
