GMB, alongside sister unions have today met with Local Government Employers to discuss your pay claim, which was submitted in July 2019. This pay claim covers all workers across local government, school & academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC Green Book) pay, terms and conditions.

Are you owed back dated Holiday Pay as a term time only worker?   Complete the GMB’s survey to find out.

Worker Admin Payments: GMB has negotiated a special one off payment of £350 per person who are worker status couriers, i.e. those that have remained with Hermes and signed a worker contract in early 2019.

The National Trade Union Steel Co-ordinating Committee (NTUSCC) has commented on the sale of British Steel following a meeting with Jinye yesterday [January 9, 2020].

 We have to make sure the NHS survives five more years of Tory rule says GMB Union

To GMB members everywhere, we wish you a happy and healthy 2020.  Happy New Year.

On the Employment Bill, Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary, said:

“The Prime Minister claims he will protect and enhance workers’ rights but his record on keeping his promises leaves a lot to be desired. We’ll be holding him to account. 

Due to the Sheffield floods all meetings at our Sheffield office are cancelled and the office will be closed. Please contact GMB on 0345 337 7777 for further information or speak to your organiser.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend for Amazon is coming up pretty quickly and it will give us another unique opportunity to target Amazon fulfillment centres, HQ’s, and other Amazon facilities to shine a light on the shocking working conditions and practices.