December 2015 newsletters
Posted: 11th December 2015
December 2015 newsletters are now available online
Branch News
GMB Sandwell supporting TUC homeless campaign
Posted: 1st December 2015
By Annette Greenwood – TUC Womens Committee member
At GMB S85, we strongly support local campaigns, and we are currently supporting the TUC womens commette with their winter collection for homeless women.
The TUC womens commette is a dedicated group that supports people throughout the midlands area and along with them, we would like to…
Congratulations
Posted: 1st December 2015
Congratulations to our equality and organising officer Sarah James on receiving a highly commended award for communications at this years TUC Midlands Rep of the Year awards evening, which took place Friday 28th November 2015.
Congratulations also go to our Womens…
CEC & General Secretary results
Posted: 23rd November 2015
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me as I stood for the Public Services Seat for the Birmingham & West Midlands this year.
Unfortunately on this occassion I was not successful. However, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each of my colleagues who have either gained or…
GMB call upon Sandwell Council regarding safety concerns
Posted: 12th November 2015
Following information received at our office, GMB have raised major concerns with Sandwell Council in relation to the posting of photographs on social media of employees by a member of the public, without their knowledge or consent.
We are pleased that the employer is taking this very serious and are working…
GMB Womens conference 2015
Posted: 9th November 2015
Last Thursday (5th November 2015) the 2nd annual GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Women’s conference took place at Birmingham’s Hotel La Tour.
The day began with a rousing speech by Jess Phillips, MP for Yardley, and it was a pleasure to have her talk about what being a woman in Parliament…
GMB Elections…..Don’t lose your vote
Posted: 9th November 2015
GMB CEC and General Secretary election ballot papers must be returned by
Wednesday 11th November 2015.
If you have not already done so, please ensure you cast your vote now.
Rowley Owls update……….
Posted: 23rd October 2015
GMB Call For Immediate Reinstatement Of Rowley Regis Nursery Manager Suspended On Friday 23 October
We consider that member has been targeted and victimised due to the successful campaign against cuts at the nursery earlier this month says GMB.
GMB, the union for school support staff, is calling for the immediate reinstatement of the Rowley…
GMB Online Safety Tips
Posted: 16th October 2015
GMB always looks for ways to protect our members. With social media a daily part of life for so many it is only right that we help people stay safe online.
By following these simple steps you can stay safe at home and at work. We also advise that if your workplace has a social…
Rowley Owls Nursery, Proposals SCRAPPED!
Posted: 13th October 2015
Following a meeting held on Monday 12th October of the Rowley Hall Primary School Governing Board, we are pleased to announce that they have withdrawn their plans to remove and alter provisions at Rowley Owls Nursery.
Darren James, GMB S85 Sandwell Branch Secretary said “This is fantastic news for our members working at the…