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The Government are consulting on reviewing and potentially improving employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children across Great Britain.
GMB Union will be submitting a consultation paper based upon the responses in the following survey from our members across all sectors, who balance paid work with significant unpaid caring responsibilities in…
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Press HERE to see an overview of the campaign.
Any issues contact your local GMB Union representatives HERE
Hot work, either outdoors or indoors, can certainly
lead to an increase in accidents and injuries.
Some, unenlightened employers, see this as just a seasonal irritation.
https://www.gmb.org.uk/assets/media/downloads/1894/hs-heat-2025.pdf
8 steps…
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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
TUC Heat campaign guide and petition.
https://www.tuc.org.uk/resource/too-hot-too-cold-guides-reps
TUC Heat campaign webinar on heat at work available on YouTube.
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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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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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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…
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Know about temperatures in your working environment.
TUC has a campaign for a maximum high workplace temperature. Employers must take action when temperatures hit 24°C. Work should stop entirely if the temperature reaches 30°C (or 27°C for physically strenuous jobs).
Visualising the future climate trends, we look forward to this matter being taken…
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Petition:
Can You Read and Sign This Petition.
Levels of in-work poverty in the UK are rising. That means that just because you’re in work, doesn’t mean you earn enough to live a comfortable life.
NHS nurses should not be using foodbanks, working parents should not be skipping meals and workers…