The online event was a success, although a muted mic is no substitute for networking over a cuppa
We had a fantastic online event on Monday which saw women activists from all sectors joining us to celebrate the achievements of women and recognise the contribution and sacrifices made.
We felt this poem illustrated exactly the mood of many women, with the feelings and emotions of the poem being felt by the hundreds of thousands of women who have shouldered much of the burden.
As we celebrate International Womens Day, the womens network looked at the role women have played throughout the pandemic. We identified that it is women who are more likely to have taken on those extra caring responsibilities. Many families prior to lockdown moved vulnerable family members into their homes to form bubbles, the majority of the extra work and caring for this will have fallen on women.
There are five active equality groups that meet regularly and are open to GMB union members in the region who identify with those strands. LGBT+, BAME, Youth, Disabled, Gender.
March 8th 10am-12:30 International Womens Day- open to women GMB trade union activists in the North West and Irish region. We are delighted to be joined by Gail Newsham, author of In A League Of Their Own, The Dick, Kerr Ladies 1917-1965
Although women over 30 were granted the vote in 1918, it took a further 10 years for all women in Britain to have equal voting rights in Britain
On Monday 8th March the region will be holding an online event to celebrate International Womens Day. Please contact Lisa Ryan, Lisa.Ryan@gmb.org.uk, to take part or join the GMB union regional equalities group.
After winning the four-year legal battle, GMB union will now consult with Uber driver members over their forthcoming compensation claim at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Sen Mary Seery-Kearney was addressing the Irish parliament calling for a new employment status to be introduced into existing laws to accommodate the flexibility of the so called “gig economy”
The GMB trade union last week scored a ‘historic’ win as the Supreme Court passed judgement in the union’s landmark worker’s rights case against Uber.
Founder of JBG? Lindsay England expressed, “GMB NW&I are extremely deserving of this award for their time, efforts and compassion shown to LGBT+ members and a wider audience.
Last year while on furloughed, British Gas voluntarily worked within the Liverpool community, delivering food parcels to those in need on behalf of the Trussell Trust.
These workers would rather be out doing what they are good at - providing a first-class service to all their customers, says GMB Union
Striking GMB British Gas workers in the North West are volunteering to help good causes during the industrial action.
The workers – determined to help good causes on behalf of the community while they’ve downed tools – will be at Kensington Fields Community Centre, in Liverpool, on Saturday.
They will be joined by Kim Johnson, MP for Liverpool Riverside and Paula Barker, MP for Liverpool Wavertree.
Ann O’Byrne fits that bill and we fully believe she will make a huge difference to the way the city is run.
As one of the biggest trade unions in the UK the GMB trade union can boast a positive impact on the lives of many working people. Our campaigns on employment rights, health and safety, Public services and the need for the most robust Covid safe conditions across the country are there to be shouted about and pursued robustly.
GMB trade union first challenged the proposed introduction of the exit cap back in 2015
On 4th November 2020 the Government imposed regulations which put a £95k cap on all public sector exit payments. This pernicious change in the law affected workers in the Local Government Pension Scheme because the cap included Pension Strain Costs.
What is the strain cost?
Trade Union badges form a rich visual culture of the Labour and Trade Union movement
Symbols of Solidarity Trade Union Badge Collecting Society
Hi everyone, I am Steve Baguley, a CWU member, and member of the TUBCS.
The Trade Union Badge Collectors Society was founded in 1981 by a small group of Union members, and we are still going strong, celebrating our 40thAnniversary this year.
It is not just about collecting badges, history tells us that it is much more, that is why we strive to promote a wider appreciation of Trade Union badges, publish newsletters and other publications, and share information.
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
