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GMB at Staff Induction Day

Posted: 28th January 2026

Join Us At Our Next Trade Stand

Graham Forshaw set up at Tameside staff induction day Dukinfield Town Hall today (28th Jan).

For all those new comers to explore union membership and see how GMB can help them. Also highlighting how the local GMB reps accessibility and availability.

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State Pension Tax Free

Posted: 22nd January 2026

Organise on Tax Free State Pension

It’s not fair. More and more pensioners are being forced to hand back a chunk of their state pension through tax, so we’re standing up and saying ‘enough’.

Millions of struggling pensioners are already paying tax on their state pensions, but as pensions rise and the personal…

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Jess’s Rule – GP Surgery

Posted: 17th January 2026

Jess’s Rule to be promoted in all GP surgeries in England

You need to know this rule applies to help you and your loved ones.

This rule relates to where your medical condition has not been diagnosed by your GP on the 3rd visit. Your GP needs to look…

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Stress In The Workplace

Posted: 14th January 2026

Workplace Stress: 

By addressing six areas, employers can identify stressors and implement measures to protect their workforce from adverse reactions to pressure, according to the TUC and the HSE

If you consider there is workplace stress impacting on you as an individual or…

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Estate Management Free Seminars

Posted: 14th January 2026

Whether you are young or old. It is advised that you consider estate planning.

Click on the following link to see a brochure that provides more details on awareness of the different opportunities that you can use to help support you, your families and beneficiaries. This is for the young and…

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You can make change at work

Posted: 7th January 2026

You can make a change

Workers won changes at major employers:

See how workers are winning. These real-world success stories from Organise demonstrate the power of collective action in the workplace. Use these examples to identify any changes needed in your own work environment—then, let’s turn that insight into action.…

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2026/27 Pay and Conditions

Posted: 22nd December 2025

Watch this space for updates added below.

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…

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Should The State Pension Age Increase

Posted: 20th December 2025

The government is planning to raise the state pension age again.

For millions of us, that means missing out on precious years with our families, or struggling through work when we should be enjoying life.

We have a big decision to make together: should stopping the state pension age hike be a top campaign for…

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