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ABOUT US

https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

(UK – North West & Ireland Region – Tameside 08 Branch)

We provide advice, support and representation as well as organising campaigns and negotiating to improve and protect our members pay, terms and conditions of employment.

Importantly, we are local Tameside GMB Union representatives, who have good experience and connections with our employer.

Anyone in employment has a legal right to be a member of a trade union and to be represented by GMB.

We advise members to contact your GMB Tameside 08 Branch regarding any issues at the earliest possible moment.  Issues can be resolved quicker and easier if your Union is there to advise, support and negotiate on your behalf at the beginning.  Your biggest problems occur with sickness, harassments, potential grievances and investigations leading to possible discipline.  We are here to help and will always find the time to speak to you in a setting that is preferential to you and our reps.


WHY JOIN GMB
There are many good reasons to join GMB, not only for you personally but for your family too. Supporting and representing you relating to the employer and management, where needed.
•A safer workplace
•Better job security
•Better pay, Terms & Conditions
•Brighter prospects
•Better and safer pensions
•Fairness & Rights
•Better Maternity, Paternity & Care
•Better Work Life balance
•Learning & Development opportunities
Member Benefits including free Legal
To join GMB, use the option from the menu on the home screen and select ‘Join GMB’.
Or use the below website pages (You will join United Kingdom, NW & Ireland region, Tameside 08 Branch):
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See our Poster & Handout decribing all the benefits of being a member, for you, your colleagues and noticeboards. If you need a hard copy, ask for a copy using our ‘Contact Us’ section from our website menu.
https://www.gmbtameside08.org.uk/branch-news/gmb-tameside08-branch-poster
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Membership fee as of 11th March 2026
Full Hours.                   £15.22 per month
20 Hours or less.      £08.61 per month
Apprentice.             £03.05 per month
Student.                £01.05 per month
You can also use the link below to see a quick video about GMB.