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Introduce a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million & tax reform
Success for the working people.
We urged the Government to launch a 2% tax on assets over £10 million and implement tax reform measures such as closing loopholes in non-doms and inheritance tax and reducing taxes on regular working people. We think…
Posted: 14
Government cuts mean 74% of schools are to have less funding.
Asking your MP to pledge to stop school cuts may well help. Such cuts,affect and impact on school workers and children’s education and school quality.
Join in by using the following link to get MPs working for us.
https://schoolcuts.org.uk/action/ask-your-mp-to-pledge-to-stop-school-cuts
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WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign
31/01/26
The Government has just rejected the claim for pension compensation owed to 1950s women.
This is hard to take. Millions of 1950s women have waited years for justice, only for the government to tell us “No”. Not a penny in compensation. No wonder it’s being described as…
Posted: 6
Corporate Induction Day Dukinfield Town Hall
Our GMB union representatives attended the recent event with our union stand set up, with goodies to give out.
A number of questions were asked about the local branch by the visitors to them.
The most memorable and important point that the Reps got across to those who…
Posted: 3
The branch secretary Graham Forshaw and union representative Steve Royle attended a Public services event in Leeds over the weekend,
Guest speaker GMB General Secretary Gary Smith gave a speech on the Current state of affairs around public services
Posted: 29
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: 28
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: 27
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…
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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: 24
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