Posted: 27
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: 22
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: 14
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: 13
The results of GMB’s TTo contracts survey are now in and include
Posted: 22
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: 26
Term Time Only Contracts
The long summer break serves as a timely reminder that unlike teachers, school support staff are employed on term time only contracts (usually 39 weeks) meaning no pay for approximately 8 weeks a year. You will have recently received a survey from GMB on the issue of term time only…
Posted: 22
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: 15
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…