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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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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…
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Costco Benefits To Members
Open to Local Government staff & membership includes access to the cheapest fuel around.
Their trade stand was at the TMBC corporate staff day at Dukinfield Town Hall 11th – 12th March.
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Join Team GMB
https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
Trade stand set up on 11th March for two days at the TMBC Corporate staff day at Dukinfield Town Hall.
Reps team, Graham, Paul and Martin supporting GMB and Members at the union trade stand.
During the day, many people came to our trade stand, a…
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HMRC Rule Change:
Those with petrol/diesel cars for work will have their HMRC revised reimbursement reduced from 1st March.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/petrol-diesel-motorists-hit-new-36799385
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Support Medical Care for Children by Professionals:
UNISON, GMB, and Unite are calling for urgent reform in the way healthcare is delivered in schools.
GMB’s 2025 survey found that 82% of their school members are providing healthcare support to pupils with medical conditions — something they never expected to do when they started their roles.
…
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15.02.26 Become a Blue Light Card Member
We all know how hard it is with finances fir members. To help those who are eligible, access many discounts for one £4.99 payment covering 2 years membership, which is renewable. Membership includes those in social care and teachers.
Members access to over 15,000 discounts from national and…
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Safety & Care For Your Eyes:
There are a number of things to look out for regarding your eyes in and out of work. Read the article
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/13/wear-shades-winter-follow-20-20-20-rule-experts-look-after-eyes?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Remember the any screen rule – 20 minutes, 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away !
Always refer to eye safety…