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Press HERE to see an overview of the campaign.
Any issues contact your local GMB Union representatives HERE
8 steps employers can take to keep you cool
Sun protection: Prolonged sun exposure is dangerous for outdoor workers, so employers should provide sunscreen.
Allowing flexible…
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23.06.26 Safer Roads Greater Manchester Free Course
Free course under Safe Roads scheme for 55s + making you more driver aware, safety and confidence.
Call 0300 123 1518 (option 3)
https://tfgm.com/drivesafe/safer-driving-for-longer-course
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Heat
https://www.tuc.org.uk/resource/too-hot-too-cold-guides-reps
Webinar on heat at work.
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Important survey:
Hi everyone,
Please use the below link to benefit all those on adjustments. Thanks
GMB Equalities Survey – Reasonable Adjustments survey by 25th June.
GMB NW&I’s Regional Equality Forum are distributing the following survey, inquiring about member experiences of reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Do you have a health problem, illness,…
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Record – Report – Protect:
Our union is here to help members with work issues affecting your employee rights.
This is a gentle message to remind you as GMB members to contact your local GMB reps early in relation to any incidents such as grievances and disciplinary matters. The earlier GMB is involved,…
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Stand Up For You Rights:
2026 Blackpool GMB Congress
Making Work Better
Your branch represented at the Blackpool GMB conference with our Secretary Graham Forshaw and branch rep Linda Mercer standing up for us.
Start of event
https://youtube.com/shorts/bCZL3upaVWY?feature=share (Event Corporate Music removed)
Our rep Linda Mercer speaking on…
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TUC Protecting the attack on your rights
Reform are proposing a so-called “Great Repeal Bill” to scrap rights secured in the Employment Rights Act – rights that millions of working people have fought hard to win.
What happens in these first few weeks after their announcement really matters.
Proposals put forward by the…
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24.06.26 Pay Negotiations Updates:
See the most recent update. As the employer has not been engaging with the GMB members rejection of the offer.
Our union is now to discuss at local level about the next steps and the alternative of industrial action. It is important that you look at our branch explanation…
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2026 Members Meeting:
Our branch members meeting took place on the 27th May, where members had a chance to meet their local union reps.
The event included a first, which was an external presenter.
The subject was a detailed presentation by Mark Flannagan on Local Authority pensions with Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
This…
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The TUC Disability Conference
Solidarity & Support:
Championing Accessibility for Our Members
During the week of May 18th, our Branch Secretary proudly attended the recent conference on behalf of our entire GMB branch. Our core mission at this event was simple: to stand up for our disabled members and ensure your voices…