Posted: 17th February 2021
GMB negotiates pay, terms and conditions for local government and school workers. We’re about to start discussions with employers about your pay for the coming year.
Late last year, we surveyed members and you were clear that pay justice is at the top of your agenda, so that’s what we’ll be demanding.
We’ll be seeking…
Posted: 17th February 2021
GMB, along with sister Local Government Unions, Unison and Unite submitted a pay claim on Monday 15th February which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts and recognises the key role played…
Posted: 17th February 2021
Over the past week GMB have secured a huge win for members working within the Public Sector.
On Friday 12th February GMB Union, which represents more than 300,000 workers in local government and the wider public…
Posted: 1st February 2021
February is UK LGBT+ history month.
GMB campaigns and fights for better rights, pay and conditions for all LGBT+ workers.
We strive for equality to be the forefront of everything we do. Making work and society a better, safer place for everyone is part of our core values.
For LGBT+ History Month 2021 we’re putting…
Posted: 26th January 2021
Newspaper headlines tell the public that schools are closed. But we know they are not.
There are more pupils in schools than when the lockdown first happened last March. Support staff are being asked to work more hours and to take on huge amounts of responsibility.
Let us know what’s happening in your school:
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Posted: 15th January 2021
If the Government is serious about building back better, then that means levelling up on workers’ rights
GMB union has responded to reports UK workers’ rights are at risk in Government secret plans to rip up EU labour standards.
Warren Kenny, Acting General Secretary, GMB said:
“This Government made promises to protect and not…
Posted: 8th January 2021
Throughout the pandemic and beyond GMB issue regular bulletins for our members which can be read, downloaded for noticeboards and shared with your colleagues.
We urge all members, whichever sector your work in to read the bulletins and share with your colleagues.
Our Public Services Sections covers hundreds…
Posted: 5th January 2021
Decision would have been taken days ago if Government had any respect for science or those working in schools
GMB, the union for school support staff, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to belatedly overrule Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and order school closures to all but key workers and vulnerable children.
The decision comes after…
Posted: 4th January 2021
We know what a worrying time this may be for you and we want to assure you that your union has been working throughout the Christmas break to get Government to rethink their decisions on Schools across England. On Saturday 2 January GMB national officers called on Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson to…
Posted: 22nd December 2020
As we leave 2020 behind, I would like to take this opportunity reflect on the past 12 months.
This year has proven what we have always known, that workers throughout the borough of Sandwell and beyond are dedicated to their communities. Whether in Local Council, Education and retail to name a few, you are the…