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World Mental Health Day

Posted: 8th October 2020

“GMB are not only aware of the importance of Mental Health…In ALL its forms…they are working to change the way mental ill health is viewed”

This Saturday marks World Mental day. One of our brilliant members Simon, has shared why it’s important to talk about Mental Health

You may not realise it but the person…

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GMB members say yes to Strike!

Posted: 25th September 2020

The Votes are in….

GMB members working at Sandwell Leisure Trust have voted in favour of industrial action over plans to attack Terms and Conditions, including pay.

over 75% of members have voted to take part in strike action, sending a clear message to their employer.

Justine Jones, GMB Regional Organiser said

“You can not…

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Happy retirement Julia

Posted: 24th September 2020

Today we say farewell to Julia Sear, our education rep as she starts her retirement.

We would have liked to have wished Julia a very happy and well earned retirement in person, but due to COVID-19 restrictions this has not been possible, so have had to take to the power of the internet…

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GMB members at the ballot box

Posted: 15th September 2020

Following consultative ballots with Union members working in Sandwell Leisure Trust, GMB are currently balloting their members on whether or not to take industrial action.

SLT are intent on removing NJC Terms and Conditions that will have a devastating impact on their lives and feel they have no other choice but…

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Sandwell Leisure Trust ballot response

Posted: 13th July 2020

‘We don’t deserve to be frozen out’

Workers at Sandwell Leisure Trust vote overwhelmingly to reject proposals to cut pay, terms and conditions.

A ballot conducted by GMB, along with sister Unions of workers at Sandwell Leisure Trust has resulted in members voting overwhelmingly, to reject proposals by the employer of a 2 year pay…

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Sandwell Leisure Trust attacks workers pay

Posted: 26th June 2020

GMB Union is balloting members after Sandwell Leisure Trust proposed a two year pay freeze and a break with previously agreed-upon terms and conditions.

  • £Millions for the new Centre – but nothing for Pay.

At a time when over £60million is being spent on the new Aquatic Centre for the 2022 Commonwealth…

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Important: Have your say on your Pay

Posted: 15th June 2020

Are your details up to date?

Over the coming weeks, GMB will shortly be asking members in local government and in schools across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to take part in an online pay ballot to decide whether to accept or reject a 2.75% pay rise.

Make sure your details are up to date…

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