Posted: 22nd May 2019
The Government are once again attacking the hard earned and fought for terms and conditions of public service workers. This time, they are trying to cap all exit payments for public service workers at £95,000.
This exit payment cap will affect many GMB members in all public sector departments, particularly those aged 55 years and…
Posted: 24th April 2019
We invite you to join us this Friday, 26th April at 10:30am for the 2nd annual International Workers’ Memorial Day service outside Sandwell Council House, Oldbury.
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t…
Posted: 10th April 2019
Sandwell Council yesterday (9th April 2019) became the first employer to sign GMB’s Work to Stop Domestic Abuse workplace charter.
GMB’s charter calls on employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. To ensure that they will not be disadvantaged at work, will be supported with access to services and information and that all employers train…
Posted: 26th March 2019
What does GMB Apprentice Membership offer?
GMB Apprentice Membership offers all the same benefits of normal membership*, including the right to representation and free legal advice, plus more:
Who is…
Posted: 8th March 2019
GMB are very proud to announce following discussions with Sandwell Council and our sister Trade Unions, a new campaign is being launched today (International Women’s Day) to tackle period poverty and promote dignity for women at work.
Sarah James, branch Equality Officer said “For many women, even those in work period poverty is a real…
Posted: 4th March 2019
Report by Sarah James, Branch Equality Officer
The 10th annual National Equality Conference 2019 was hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel by GMB Northern region on 25th & 26th February 2019.
Day 1 of conference started with a welcoming speech from GMB National Equality Forum chair Brian Shaw who outlined the tone of the conference,…
Posted: 31st January 2019
It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that the weather is due to turn for the worse over the coming days.
The change leaves many members unsure of their rights on snow days. GMB have produced a quick guide to help members.
Generally speaking there is no legal obligation for an employer to pay…
Posted: 29th January 2019
Join us on Thursday 7th February between 10am & 2pm as we make a conversation about Mental Health. #TimeToTalk
We will be joined by sister Trade Unions from across Sandwell at:
Mental health problems affect one in four…
Posted: 16th January 2019
Back in December 2017, the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC), offered a pay deal covering the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.
This pay offer broke the #PayPinch and affected members on NJC terms and conditions and on Bands A to J (inc.)
Following workplace ballots early 2018…
Posted: 14th December 2018
Julia Sear, our Education representative has this week completed a course with GMB – Winning Equality in the Workplace
Equality is central to the GMB’s agenda. The four day course (over 4 weeks) focuses on what reps can do in the workplace to win improved rights for our members.
Strengthening the skills she already has…