Posted: 15th April 2015
Launching its education manifesto on 9th April, the Labour Party announced that if elected it will introduce national pay and conditions for school support staff, just like teachers.
The full bulletin issued by Brian Strutton National Secretary for Public Services can be read here now:
Posted: 14th April 2015
GMB Sandwell Branch invite you to a social event taking place on Friday 1st May 2015, where you can meet your reps, find out about GMB campaigns and have a chat over a drink.
All are welcome, if you know someone who is not yet a member bring them along, they can become a member on…
Posted: 13th April 2015
Following last weeks announcement by Sandwell Council regarding the 2 year ‘job promise’ and our subsequent statement, GMB Sandwell Branch have sought clarification over concerns raised and are now comfortable with the proposal.
However, due to the significance of the job promise we have sent the proposed agreement to our regional office for their comments…
Posted: 1st April 2015
GMB, along with sister trade unions Unite and Unison have been involved in negotiations with Sandwell MBC with regard to the introduction of a ‘ 2 year job promise’ aiming to safeguard as many jobs as possible.
Although in principal GMB support any move to avoid job loses we have had to fight hard…
Posted: 24th March 2015
Over the last five years you have been paying for a recession you didn’t cause. On May 7th there’s a chance to change things. But to bring that change we need to do more than sit shouting at the telly. We need to get out and vote.
Posted: 19th March 2015
Workers Memorial Day is Held every year on the 28 April, all over the world. Over 20,000 people die every year because of their work. They die because their workplace decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers.
The day is also intended to serve as a…
Posted: 19th March 2015
The Chainmakers festival, celebrating an historic strike by Women Chainmakers returns to Cradley Heath on Sunday 12th July 2015.
In 1910 the women chainmakers of Cradley Heath won a battle to establish the right to a fair wage following a 10 week strike. This landmark victory changed the lives of thousands of workers who were earning little…
Posted: 18th March 2015
GMB commented on the budget presented by Tory Chancellor George Osborne today (18th March 2015).
Paul Kenny, GMB General Secretary, said “Osborne has claimed more recoveries in the past five years than the RAC.
Even a blind person would see the short term bribes Osborne is offering today.
What he is planning however is…
Posted: 16th March 2015
For the 1.5 million staff working in local authorities and schools, the pay deal agreed at the end of last year means that the next pay anniversary date will be April 2016.
Negotiations for 2016 will get under way in just a few months. GMB and the other trade…
Posted: 16th March 2015
GMB March 2015 newsletters are now available to view and download online