Skip to content

Schools News

24/25 NJC Pay Claim

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…

Read more…

X Share

Schools- Minimum staffing requirements

Posted: 24th October 2023

The Government has recently announced that it intends to use Minimum Staffing Requirement Legislation during any strike action taken in schools.

GMB the Union for school support staff does not believe that trying to remove school workers’ right to strike is the way forward, and instead they should be concentrating on increasing schools funding so…

Read more…

X Share

News For School Staff September 2023

Posted: 4th September 2023

As the new school year approaches, we wanted to provide you with updates on some key issues that may affect you.

Health & Safety of School Buildings – what you need to know.

Yesterday (31 August 2023), the Government in England made an announcement regarding the potential closure / part closure of 156 schools in…

Read more…

X Share

Message To School Support Staff 4th July 2023

Posted: 4th July 2023

GMB is a recognised trade union for school support staff, meaning that GMB can negotiate and bargain on behalf of its members on issues such as pay, pensions and terms and conditions.

NEU is a recognised trade union for teachers, meaning that NEU can negotiate and bargain on behalf of teachers but not support staff.…

Read more…

X Share