REJECT the local government Pay Offer
Work in a Local Authority? A Council? A School? An Academy? Perhaps you deliver a service across Local Government?
GMB union joint Local Government and Schools Committee representatives have discussed the pay offer and are recommending you vote to REJECT
GMB trade union Ballot on pay will open on the 1st September 2021!
Your local GMB trade union branch/office will be contacting you shortly to discuss the pay offer
GMB union senior reps across Local Government, Councils and Schools met to discuss the Local Government pay offer.
School staff, refuse collectors and council workers have kept our country moving through the coronavirus crisis, often putting themselves in harm's way.
All we are looking for is a fair settlement of a percentage increase for 2020 and not the proposed one-off cash payment.
Production staff at flooring firm begin strike action as pay offer is rejected
Industrial Action is currently taking place at Polyflor Ltd, UK market leading manufacturer of vinyl floorcoverings.
After months of delays and several weeks of negotiations and the memberships rejection of their final pay offer.
As lockdown lifts and we all start moving around again, let's remember the people who kept things running for us while we were able to safely isolate at home.
Available here: https://soundcloud.com/themarkthomaspodcast
''We need a government who will listen and consult over the way forward,” said Nikki Minnis
THREE GMB union reps joined thousands of people lobbying Westminster as part of the launch of a new Aviation industry campaign. The reps from John Lennon Airport took time out to explain just why they were taking the message south to the government.
GMB union members recognised for helping friends and family join the GMB union
During lockdown GMB union members were (and still are) on the front line tackling the covid crisis, looking after our elderly and vulnerable relatives with little guidance or support at times from employers or government.
Save Our NHS, Opt Out of Data grab and join our protests 3 July 2021
To Stop this, you can’’Opt Out’’ of the NHS data grab. Patients can write to their GP asking that their personal data is not shared for any reason other than for personal care. We have produced a letter for use to hand in at your local practice, this can be used for yourself or someone you care for, for example a child.
Risk assessments on returning to work are essential and need to be carried out by competent managers trained in health and safety and consulted on with the unions.
Once again this government is struggling with major decisions over their guidance on COVID-19. That is why we need to be alert and not let complacency take over when keeping our colleagues and families safe.
Open event for GMB union members
The regions RACE Network will be hosting their first open event on Tuesday 22nd June (UK Windrush Day) on Microsoft Teams.
The event is open to all GMB union members, there is no need to register in advance, the link in the flyer will take you directly to the event.
June 2021 GMB trade union Pride Events
The LGBT+ Pride month Working Group is pleased to announce the programme of events for June, Pride month 2021.
GMB union and Just A Ball Game? Stronger Together Online: 19 June 1pm – 3.15pm
Address:
GMB trade union
North West & lrish Region
Regional Office
Columbus Quay
Riverside Drive
Liverpool
L3 4GB
Phone: 0151 727-0077
Email:info@gmbnorthwest.co.uk
