There is a national crisis in the recruitment of foster carers and the way to change this is by offering job security says GMB.

Sheffield City Council cannot allow their loyal workers to be replaced by inter-city scabs on overtime and Veolia should be kicked off the contract forthwith says GMB.

Kirklees celebrate fostering in style with Tracy Brabin, Labour  Candidate in the Batley and Spen By-election and Michael Lawrence from Huddersfield Giants.

Employers must be proactive in showing mental health matters says GMB in new guidelines as report shows 33% of young people feeling worried about their mental health.

The GMB is concerned that workplace bullying is still a big issue for far too many workers and is carrying out a confidential survey to find out about the scale and the effects of the problem across the care sector.

GMB, Britain’s general union, has welcomed proposals from Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell MP for a £10 an hour living wage.

Foster Carers come to us to get unionised and to fight for a fair deal and standard of living says GMB.

Young GMB rep is leading union negotiations at Amey in Sheffield

Union calls on Business Select Committee to launch an inquiry into working practices at ASOS.

GMB Britain’s General Union, the trade union for care sector workers which represents more than 640,000 members nationally, has today launched a campaign for recognition at Sheffield based care provider Sheffcare who operate 10 care homes across the city.