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Important changes to Childcare Disqualification Regulations
We have recently received supplementary advice to the “Keeping Children Safe” legislation.
All local authorities have received Statutory Guidance from the DfE detailing a new requirement for childcare disqualification checks to be carried out on relevant staff working in schools and academies. These checks arise from the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations…
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WOMEN AT WORK WEEK 2-7 MARCH 2015 BE PART OF IT
The TUC in the Midlands is delighted to announce the first Women at Work Week designed to highlight women workers in the run up to International Women’s Day on 8th March.
A number of initiatives will be taking place during this week including:
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You can now keep up to date with GMB online. Videos will be uploaded regularly and will cover updates on GMB news, GMB campaigns, GMB Action points, GMB members offers and reminders to members.
Videos are available online now
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GMB TRADE UNION COMMUNITY JOB CLUB FREE TRAINING AND SUPPORT – TO GET YOU BACK TO WORK The GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Region have set up the GMB Trade Union Community Job Club to support members and non members get back into work. Job Club will take place on the following days from…
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January 2015 newsletters are now available to view online
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All at GMB Sandwell would like to wish you all a very happy new year and best wishes for 2015. However you choose to celebrate please enjoy and stay safe.
New year celebrations will not be welcomed by everyone though, as domestic violence incidents increase during the holiday period. If you are affected by domestic…
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GMB officers are collecting for socks and chocs this winter. A charity set up to provide warm wear for the homeless.
All donations in Sandwell will be delivered by Sarah, our branch equality officer to Centrepoint West Bromwich.
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Shared Parental Leave
New regulations on shared parental leave came into effect from 1st December 2014.
Shared Parental Leave will enable eligible mothers, fathers, partners and adopters to choose how to share time off work after their child is born or placed for adoption. This could mean that the mother or adopter…
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Officers from GMB Sandwell and GMB Birmingham and West Midlands women’s group are proud to champion the White Ribbon campaign against domestic abuse, and along with support from Port Vale FC are selling ribbons to raise funds to suport local charities.
Today is White Ribbon day – A…
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Pay Consultation across the trade unions and the employers on NJC pay has concluded today with all parties reaching agreement on the 2014-16 two year pay proposals. 94% of GMB members voted to accept and other unions also had significant majorities in favour. All local government employers will be notified of this so that they can make…