Posted: 5
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: 4
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: 22
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…
Posted: 8
GMB members working at Sandwell Leisure Trust are set to strike next Friday (18th December) as their employer continues to dive head first into attacking terms, conditions and pay of its staff.
GMB members have been left with no choice but to take action against this employer and have voted overwhelmingly for industrial…
Posted: 24
As part of the UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, GMB are holding a panel event for all members on the GMB’s Domestic Abuse Charter campaign.
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday 25th November) from 6:00pm as we discuss the rise of domestic abuse and practical solutions to supporting and protecting members in the workplace.
…
Posted: 23
A pay freeze is a complete insult to millions of workers who have put themselves in danger by dedicating their whole year to keeping us safe.
On Friday we learnt the Chancellor Rishi Sunak is poised to kick workers while they’re down with another pay freeze for public sector workers…
Posted: 20
GMB Sandwell welcome updated guidance from Public Health in Sandwell regarding covid cases in our schools.
In the light of the COVID transmission rates in schools, Public Health have reviewed DfE guidance alongside latest medical evidence. Going forward, when a case is identified in a class the advice from Sandwell’s Public Health team will be…
Posted: 20
Today (20th November) is International Transgender Day Of Remembrance (TDOR) – a day to memorialise those who have been killed or who’ve taken their own life as a result of transphobic bullying and harassment; and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community.
Whilst we may never know the exact number…
Posted: 18
It’s important now more than ever that your employer makes work safe. But what can you do if you do not feel safe in the workplace?
With all of the UK under ever tighter restrictions due to Coronavirus, GMB is more determined than ever to ensure that our members are safe and have been challenging…
Posted: 17
Transgender awareness week is a time where we share and uplift the voices and experiences of the trans community, which includes celebrating the victories of trans folk while also remembering all those who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence.
Trans employees often face distinct challenges in the workplace with recent research carried out by…