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New national restrictions came into force in England on Thursday 5 November and are due to remain in place until Wednesday 2 December. Everyone who can work from home must do so. Where people cannot do so, they should discuss this with their line manager in the first instance, with the view of agreeing arrangements…
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With increasing concerns raised by members working in Serco over safety fears, GMB have been in discussion with the employer to ensure that safe practices are being followed.
Our members working in Serco continue to deliver vital services to the residents of Sandwell and by working with their employer, GMB are ensuring that the health…
Posted: 27
This year’s regional equality conference is going digital!
This years Regional Equality Conference will be taking place on Saturday 7th November between 11.30am and 1.30pm. There will be speakers, discussions, and information on GMB’s current equality campaigning. This will be our first online conference Regionally, and it would be great to see as many…
Posted: 16
At GMB we want to make politics more representative and would like to encourage more Councillors from racially diverse backgrounds.
The Local Government Association polled UK Councillors in 2018 and found that 96% of the Councillors who respond identified as white. In order to equip members who might be interested in becoming a…
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“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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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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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…
Posted: 15
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…
Posted: 7
GMB members vote again to reject plans to attack terms & conditions.
For the second time in a month GMB members have voted overwhelmingly to reject proposals by Sandwell Leisure Trust, which would result in a below nationally balloted pay offer and to end NJC terms and conditions.
The results were fed back to the…
Posted: 15
Following the strong mandate of rejection given to GMB by members, SLT have put forward further proposals. After GMB members voted overwhelmingly to reject proposals to freeze pay and move away from NJC terms and conditions put forward by Sandwell Leisure Trust, the employer has returned to the negotiating table with further proposals. We are…