FESTIVE MESSAGE FOR A SAFE FUTURE WITH THE GMB UNION NORTH WEST & IRISH REGION

It is essential the GMB union continues to provide support, training and advice and intervene with management when required.
It is essential the GMB union continues to provide support, training and advice and intervene with management when required.
Dear GMB members
As we have previously updated you, the next step in the equal pay claim was due to start on 29th November, with an 'equal value' hearing in Manchester.
Tis the season of goodwill….
We will be holding a webinar to discuss the ongoing Industrial Action Ballot and would like you to attend.
The webinars are open to both GMB Members and Non-Union members, so feel free to share the two links below with colleagues.
The two webinars will be held at different times on the same day so please attend the one that is convenient for you.
The webinars will be held on Monday 22nd November at 8am - 9am and 7pm - 8pm.
Senior doctors, nurses and ambulance staff are warning that this winter could bring the worst crisis the NHS has ever faced.
GMB union industrial ballot for trade union members on NHS Pay offer
Frequently Asked Questions for download here
GMB trade union members working across the NHS voted overwhelmingly to reject the Government’s 3%.
You rejected this because:
Whilst many of you will already be aware, I wanted to ensure you had sight of the festive working arrangements, as confirmed by Asda:
"Our Christmas store opening hours are available on the seasonal planning site on OneAsda. Colleagues can enter their store numbers onto the site and it will give them their specific opening hours.
Key Points:
GMB trade union members working across councils, local authorities and schools recently voted to reject the pay cuts being proposed by local government employers.
For every four GMB union members who voted, three rejected the employers 1.75% pay offer for 2021/22.
Dear GMB members,
I wanted to share with you a letter that I am today sending to Asda's owners - the Issa brothers. The GMB is concerned that saddling Asda with more debt could prove detrimental to our members jobs and conditions. We are seeking an urgent meeting with the Issa brothers to discuss this - and the sale and leaseback of the distribution centres.