GMB member benefits include Free Legal Services
11 November 2016

Your GMB membership offers you more security at work; with trade union representation on hand should you need support. Also in work places with GMB recognition, we are able to help members with collective negotiations.

Did you know that workplaces with trade union representation on average have a higher rate of pay than workplaces without any representation?

Apart from wages and terms of employment, the GMB trains Health & Safety officers in an effort to make workplaces a safer place for our members.

GMB members enjoy the benefits of Free Legal Services

Whilst most law firms acting on a “no win no fee” may now charge you up to 25% of any compensation you are awarded, provided that you comply with the conditions for legal services, as a member of the GMB, the union will NEVER take away any of your compensation and you will always receive 100% of any compensation you are awarded. With the GMB, if your case is successful you will NEVER be left out of pocket.

From 1st April 2013 lawyers can no longer recover all of their costs of pursuing a claim directly from the negligent Defendant of their insurers.

GMB members will still receive 100% of their compensation. If you are a GMB member and have been injured as a result of an accident in work, or you or a member of your family have been injured outside of work, and wish to make a claim then contact UNIONLINE on 0300 333 0303.

Other member benefits include

GMB Ruskin Scholarship Fund

The GMB has deposited with the College a GMB Scholarship Fund for the support of GMB members who wish to undertake courses of study provided by or at Ruskin College as part of the GMB’s commitment to Lifelong Learning for GMB members.

Free Debt Advice

MB has linked with The Debt Advice Network to offer our members help if they find themselves in financial difficulty.

Convalescent Homes

You may need a gradual return to health after illness, injury, or an operation, especially through rest. Specifically for members that need a few weeks to recover from an illness or accident, or just need some time away with support and help.

Union Energy

Owned by the TUC (Trade Union Congress) set up as the name suggests in the interest of union members. Union Energy estimates that GMB Trade-Union members could save as much as £585 and an average of £154 per year.

Credit Union – TCU Money

Set up by GMB in 1999 to provide much fairer financial services for our members and their Families, TCU Money is a democratic and ethical alternative to other high street financial organisations.  Designed to help GMB members and their families manage household budgets, TCU is run for the benefit of members and the wider community, with all profits re-invested.

Transport Contingency Fund

For an extra 10p per week, members who drive can obtain protection by joining the Transport Contingency Fund.

GMB Reachout

A project that helps members and their families access learning opportunities across the region, running six learning centres and hosting a variety of courses.

Funeral Benefit

In the event of a fatal accident or disablement, members with five years financial membership, will be entitled to this benefit.

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