Posted: 29th October 2025
I’m raising £500 to JJ’s Scouting Adventure to Switzerland – Help Him Get There!
Story
I am a GMB member and my son JJ, aged 12, has been a proud member of 1st Mossley Scouts for the past 7 years. Through dedication, and a love for adventure, he’s been selected to join an incredible international…
Posted: 28th October 2025
Some Feel Good News Circulating:
A three man crew from waste services have been praised for helping a 92 year lady. Who had fallen in her home which was on their service round, and needed help.
Please read the BBC article in the following link.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rjp7101wno?app-referrer=deep-link
Posted: 27th October 2025
By law, employers are required to provide suitable and sufficient PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to everyone who requires it, yet many members are reporting they can’t access PPE which fits properly.
Women union reps from across industries have come together, to tackle this nationwide issue…
Posted: 25th October 2025
GMB Tameside08 Branch Poster:
We are circulating our Poster to promote the use of our website.
Please ask for a copy to be emailed to you using the ‘Contact Us’ option on this site, so that the poster can be placed on your available noticeboards.
Where necessary, you can ask for a printed copy to…
Posted: 24th October 2025
Norovirus warning for your health and what to do. Please read the article, and consult your GP where you need advice.
Think about colleagues and others regarding staying away from work.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/ukhsa-issues-stay-home-warning-32735085
Posted: 20th October 2025
Want To Get Involved
It’s only with the help and support of our members that we can push for change, ensuring a safer and fairer work place and society. Take a look at the forthcoming events that you can join in with or please get in touch to see how else you can…
Posted: 14th October 2025
14th October 2025 BBC News GMB Union settlement success.
A council’s equal pay dispute with its female staff has come to an end after a settlement was reached.
It follows an agreement in principle being reached last December…
Posted: 11th October 2025
World Mental Health Day is every October.
Mental health is a workplace issue. See the TUC webinar Here, or click Here for the ACAS video on this matter.
Where you have workplace mental issues, do not feel alone. Look at the support areas on the TMBC portal to…
Posted: 10th October 2025
Manual handling:
Good manual handling practices in the workplace.
We have many employees who have manual handling as part of their role.
It is important that both the employee and management work together to ensure the safety of those who carry out any manual handling role.
There is a duty on the…
Posted: 25th September 2025
22/10/25 – Watch this space for updates.
Each year your union represents your interests to improve our pay and conditions.
During the 2025/26 negotiations, the result in the pay award, which had been an important issue for members, and raised with the union by members. Was resolved early for the first time in a number…