Posted: 24th July 2025
Following on from the recent update on the outcome of the ballot on the 3.2% pay offer, the Joint Unions wrote to the Employer seeking to further negotiations. The Unions shared their members’ strength of feeling and expressed disappointment the offer was less than that for other Public Sector workers, but the Employer still refused…
Posted: 10th February 2025
Plerase click the link below for full details of the joint unions pay claim for 2025/6
Posted: 27th October 2024
The Labour government has published its new Employment Rights Bill and MPs got to debate the new legislation earlier this week.
Introduced within 100 days of the General Election, the bill is a big moment for GMB members as it begins to bring into law key policies that our union has long campaigned for. It…
Posted: 22nd October 2024
Remember if you have left an NJC employer since 1/4/24 you are entitled to ask them for the back pay- it will not happen automatically! Trudi Woodland B44 Branch Secretary
The results of the other unions ballots are in: the pay offer is agreed.
More than 100,000 GMB working in Local Government and schools have…
Posted: 14th October 2024
Dear members Many of you will have read the news that the Employment Rights Bill (2024) has started its journey through Parliament. GMB wanted to provide you with some context and details to help you understand what is to be expected. After several years of pressure from GMB, and our sister unions, we can share…
Posted: 22nd August 2024
Many of you will have been supported by Martin Foster the Branch Secretary over the past 20 odd years…. well he is retiring and the branch recently had it’s AGM and the following were elected:
Branch President : Karen Dudley Branch Secretary: Trudi Woodland (was Tew)
Equality…
Posted: 22nd April 2024
Dear Beds County Branch members
The GMB’s Central Executive Council elections are being held shortly. As this is the ruling body of GMB it is really important that you play your part in choosing the right people for this key role.
We are proud to advise that Cathrine Jones our Branch Equality Officer has already…
Posted: 15th April 2024
Dear members
Please read the attached regarding our CEC election.
The Central executive Council is the ruling body of GMB and members of it are voted on by YOU!
Please do not waste your vote. You can influence who is voted in.
Do read the candidates statements so that you can choose those that align…
Posted: 5th March 2024
Dear members
Thank you for taking part in this year’s NJC Pay needs survey. This consultation is an important element of the pay cycle as it is your opportunity to tell GMB what you need and what you would like to see included in the pay claim.
The results from the survey were clear that…