Posted: 9th October 2016
A worrying pattern throughout the UK is emerging, With reported incidents of abuse both verbal and physical, against refuse collectors increasing dramatically over the past four years. and GMB in Sandwell are committed to curb this trend.
From Monday 10th October, officers will be at your workplace throughout the week to discuss…
Posted: 6th October 2016
The Government have announced plans to transfer Children’s social care in Sandwell over to a trust.
GMB Sandwell Branch Secretary Darren James, said following staff briefings earlier today:
“We are extremely disappointed by the announcement made by Edward Timpson (Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families at Department for Education) today regarding…
Posted: 5th October 2016
October is Black History Month, an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in history.
To honor and recognise this, GMB Birmingham and West Midlands region are holding a series of events.
BOSS: Regional womens group are honoring inspirational black women on their facebook…
Posted: 29th September 2016
Join the GMB and other Unions to march against austerity.
Sunday 2nd October
Assemble : 11:30am Victoria Square,
Birmingham,B11BD
Tim Roache, our GMB General Secretary, will be speaking and we would like to show a large regional support against the Tories.
Join us at the rally to let the Tories know…
Posted: 14th September 2016
The next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th September 2016, and will take place at
Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DE – Council Chambers Annexe 2.
The meeting is open to ALL GMB members between 10:30am – 12:00pm & 2:30pm – 4:30pm.
To find out more or to…
Posted: 6th September 2016
The start of the new school year makes many of us consider our career. Have a look at our checklist of good practice for all school support staff.
If you have any concerns or queries please contact us on 0121 569 5992
Posted: 5th September 2016
As you will be aware, an Agreement was reached between the Trade Union Side and the Employers on a two-year pay deal for 2016-18 across Local Government.
All councils, schools and academies that follow the NJC should have now implemented the agreement.
In addition to the pay agreement, two joint reviews were agreed:
Posted: 15th August 2016
Summer 2016 GMB Sandwell SERCO newlsetter is now available online.
Posted: 15th August 2016
GMB Sandwell August 2016 Newsletter is now available online.
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Posted: 10th August 2016
—In the UK, in any one year, more than 20% of employed women take time off work because of domestic abuse, and 2% lose their jobs as a direct result of the abuse.
Statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be subjected to domestic abuse in their lifetimes and…