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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…