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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…
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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…
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Introducing Pippa Atherton who supports our GMB regional full time union representative, and supports Tameside 08 branch with schools. Pippa can attend schools to help with union membership and queries.
Please note Pippas contact details for school employees who would like a school visit.
Mobile: 07581 081811
Pippa.Atherton@gmb.org.uk
GMB Regional Organising Assistant
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Big changes to workplace rights start next week
02.04.26
From next week, new provisions under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into effect. These changes strengthen individual rights and enforcement, and give reps more scope to support members and challenge poor practice.
What’s changing:
Protective…
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National Living Wage
As of 1st April 2026 the minimum living wage increases.
Trade unions played a significant role in influencing the government policy that led to the hike. There is still room to improvement.
18-20yrs £10.85
Over 21yrs £12.71
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GMB’s PPE Fit for All campaign is really kicking off.
It’s been picked up in local, national and international news and our members stories of inadequate and downright dangerous PPE are having a real impact. If you have any pictures or stories showing poor PPE, share them with your union Reps to help…
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Citizens Advice
https://www.tamesidecab.org.uk/
08082787805
Citizen Advice is free, confidential, independent and impartial. They’re open to everyone in the community. Their staff are trained to give information on virtually any issue.
They can be contacted by phone or online. Importantly they are available at various hubs around…