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WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign
12/04/26 Update
The government rejected compensation for WASPI women. They probably hoped that would be the end of it.
It isn’t. This is WASPI campaign is mounting a legal challenge, and together we’re deciding how to escalate the campaign. [1]
Millions of women born in the 1950s had…
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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…
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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
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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
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Want To Get Involved
It’s only with the help and support of our members that we can push for change, ensuring a safer and fairer work place and society. Take a look at the forthcoming events that you can join in with or please get in touch to see how else you can…
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14th October 2025 BBC News GMB Union settlement success.
A council’s equal pay dispute with its female staff has come to an end after a settlement was reached.
It follows an agreement in principle being reached last December…
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World Mental Health Day is every October.
Mental health is a workplace issue. See the TUC webinar Here, or click Here for the ACAS video on this matter.
Where you have workplace mental issues, do not feel alone. Look at the support areas on the TMBC portal to…
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Manual handling:
Good manual handling practices in the workplace.
We have many employees who have manual handling as part of their role.
It is important that both the employee and management work together to ensure the safety of those who carry out any manual handling role.
There is a duty on the…
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Have you really checked out the additional benefits you have access to with your union membership.
As well as the very important access to advice and support from your local active and accessible union representatives.
You have many opportunities under the following benefit categories;
●Suppot & Advice
●Learning
●Credit Union
●Protect
●Dental
●Health Plan
●Learning
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