Branch News
We Want YOU!
Posted: 7th July 2015
As our membership continues to grow we are looking for new representatives, especially in schools, to be the voice of the GMB in the workplace. Full training and constant support is offered for this very rewarding role.
If you would like to find out more, please contact branch office on 0121 569…
GMB movie night
Posted: 1st July 2015
Our women’s group BOSS: Birmingham Organised Sister Society along with the GMB Book Club invite you to a night at the movies.
GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Region will be holding it’s first ever movie night on Tuesday 21st July at 6.30pm at the Halesowen Regional Office.
The first of many films that will be…
Sandwell mourns
Posted: 1st July 2015
Along with everyone at Sandwell council we were devastated to hear the awful news that our colleague Adrian Evans, along with his father and nephew were killed in the Tunisia terror attack.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Adrian, Patrick and Joel’s family and friends at this time, and we urge as many people to…
Changes to branch based school representatives
Posted: 19th June 2015
As many school based members may be aware our senior education representative Sue Caulton left us on 22nd May and we wish her well as she starts her new employment.
To advise members Darren James, Branch convenor will be taking the lead on education queries or issues along with Julia Sear.
However, we are…
Local Government Pay Claim…….Update 5th June 2015
Posted: 8th June 2015
Statement from Brian Strutton, GMB National Secretary – Public Services
P/5/15
5 June 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL STAFF – NEW PAY CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY
Following on from the agreement between GMB and the other local government unions to open the 2016/17 pay round as early as possible, the trade union side…
GMB congress
Posted: 3rd June 2015
GMB congress is taking place at the Citywest hotel, Dublin 7th – 11th June 2015.
Our equality officer Sarah James will be speaking on 3 motions during the week, look out for her speeches along with the whole congress on GMB live stream.
More information on the congress agenda…
Birmingham Pride 23rd May 2015
Posted: 23rd May 2015
This year saw the largest parade in Birmingham Pride history, with over 75,000 lining the streets to show solidarity with our LGBT community.
For GMB it was topped off with members from our women’s group handing over a cheque for £1250 to Birmingham LGBT centre to help them continue the fantastic work…
May 17th – International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Posted: 17th May 2015
May 17th (today) has since 2004, established itself the single most important date for LGBTI communities to mobilise internationally, to highlight the struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people and all those who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms.
May 17th was chosen to commemorate…
NEW GOVERNMENT MEANS TROUBLE AHEAD – BUT YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT
Posted: 13th May 2015
For GMB members working in public services the results of the general election and local council elections last week mean that further tough times lie ahead. The Conservative Party agenda of more austerity will now be fully implement across public services that are already in financial crisis after five years of cuts.…