Dear Colleague GMB London is launching a new campaign in schools to highlight the challenges school support staff are facing and in particular focussing on the violence and abuse they suffer at work. From meeting and listening to members, it is clear there is an apparent tolerance of both physical and verbal abuse in schools and there is an expectation for support staff to just put up with it. This is unacceptable and why GMB London will be exposing and tackling this tolerance and lack of regard for support staff in schools. Health and Safety at Work Legislation is the same for every workplace and schools are not exempt from complying with this. School support staff should not be suffering in silence – it’s time to speak up and speak out. Violence, physical or verbal abuse are not part of the job and our campaign will deliver this message. As a rep in your workplace, you are in a great position to be able to make the difference for you and your colleagues at work and we hope you will be able to join us online on Wednesday 9th November at 5pm to find out more about this campaign and how you can get involved. Please click here to register:https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7wM4wM3eSaeSJxPl30878A Thank you for all you do in supporting members and we hope to see you at this important webinar. Together we are stronger and together we can make a difference. Kind regardsKeith WilliamsSenior OrganiserPublic ServicesLisa BangsMembership Development OfficerSchool’s & Academies Lead
Posted: 2nd November 2022