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Each year, the Trade Union and Labour Party Liaison Organisation (TULO) organises weekend-long sessions for union activists who may want to become more involved in politics, both locally and nationally. The next session is specifically aimed at supporting trade union members who may one day wish to stand for public office.
The political school will…
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Pay Offer
The 2026-27 Local Government & Schools Pay offer has now been received. The headlines of the offer are an increase of 3.3% to be paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 3 to 43 inclusive and an increase of 3.3% on all allowances. The full & final offer can be viewed here.
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The trade unions have received this letter regarding the National Employers full & final, one year offer.
GMB’s National Committee meet shortly to discuss the offer, with Members likely to receive a “Consultative Ballot” some time in April 2026.
** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE…
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In 1908, against a backdrop of terrible working conditions & exploitation, 15,000 women took to the streets in New York protesting for shorter hours, better pay & voting rights. The next year the Socialist Party of America announced a National Women’s Day was held in 1911, and more than a million people turned out to tallies…
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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…
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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy Have you heard about Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy’s FREE* online level 2 and 3 qualifications?
These are ideal for staff in schools to use as CPD, but also suitable for anyone with an interest as there’s no requirement to be working in a suitable role or hold any prior…
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Plerase click the link below for full details of the joint unions pay claim for 2025/6
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Dear CBC staff GMB member! I am sure you are aware of the recent budget announcements at CBC. I realise how worrying these situations are – please know that GMB are here to support you. I am working with the other recognised unions to challenge the budget plan to minimise the effect on staff- we…
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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…