GMB Coffee Drop In
Posted: 19th May 2017
Join us on Tuesday 30th May from 12:30pm for a cuppa and a chat.
Come along to find out about GMB campaigns, membership benefits & events.
Not yet a member? You can join online today or at the drop in.
Branch News
Register to Vote in the General Election
Posted: 19th May 2017
It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that a General Election has been announced. However in order to cast your vote on 8th June you need to be registered. If you are not registered you need to do so by 11:59pm on 22 May. You don’t need to register again if you’ve already registered. However if you are unsure…
#PayPinch Public Sector Pay Campaign
Posted: 27th April 2017
Seven years into the public sector pay squeeze and our worst fears have been realised. Real terms cuts to public sector pay aren’t just failing our members. They’re failing everyone who relies on our vital public services
The UK’s public services keep the country on the road. Public sector workers already do more than anyone…
International Workers Memorial Day 2017
Posted: 25th April 2017
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars, because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers.
This day is also serves as a rallying cry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.
In 2017 International Workers Memorial Day will…
General Secretary’s Message Ahead Of General Election
Posted: 21st April 2017
Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary issued the following statement on Thursday 20th April 2017 in relation to the upcoming General election.
The statement can be read in full by visiting GMB Newsroom
“It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that a General Election has been announced.
The Senior Management…
UnionLine Law Update – New Penalties for using mobile & hands-free devices
Posted: 11th April 2017
Mobile phone advice
The penalty handed to drivers caught using a mobile phone whilst driving has doubled to an
obligatory 6 point endorsement and a minimum £200 fine.
Please see the legal update from Unionline for the full detail
UnionLine Law Update Mobile Devices
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Free English and Maths functional skills courses For GMB Members
Posted: 4th April 2017
The GMB Birmingham and West Midlands Region are offering free online English and Maths courses at Level 1 or 2 to its Members.
- To complete the course you need access to a computer, tablet or similar and internet connection.
- Each course is specially tailored to your needs and you will be supported by a…
Free Distance Learning Courses for GMB Members
Posted: 4th April 2017
The GMB are offering all members of the Birmingham and West Midlands Region the opportunity to further their education by taking advantage of a variety of free courses.
All distance learning courses are nationally recognised level 2 qualifications equivalent to an A-C grade GCSE Accredited by NCFE and lifetime awarding organisation.
ONLINE COURSES
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April 2017 key income changes
Posted: 3rd April 2017
National Minimum Wage increases
On 1 April 2017, the rates of the national minimum wage will increase, despite an increase in most rates on 1 October 2016.
This is so that the timing of the annual increase in the national living wage rate for workers aged 25 or over can align with the other national…