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Employment Rights Bill Update 25 Oct 24

Posted: 27th October 2024

The Labour government has published its new Employment Rights Bill and MPs got to debate the new legislation earlier this week.

Introduced within 100 days of the General Election, the bill is a big moment for GMB members as it begins to bring into law key policies that our union has long campaigned for. It…

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NJC Pay Claim 2024/5- Accepted

Posted: 22nd October 2024

Remember if you have left an NJC employer since 1/4/24 you are entitled to ask them for the back pay- it will not happen automatically!  Trudi Woodland B44 Branch Secretary

The results of the other unions ballots are in: the pay offer is agreed.

More than 100,000 GMB working in Local Government and schools have…

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Update re the Employment Rights Bill 2024

Posted: 14th October 2024

Dear members Many of you will have read the news that the Employment Rights Bill (2024) has started its journey through Parliament. GMB wanted to provide you with some context and details to help you understand what is to be expected. After several years of pressure from GMB, and our sister unions, we can share…

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IMPORTANT BRANCH NEWS

Posted: 22nd August 2024

Many of you will have been supported by Martin Foster the Branch Secretary over the past 20 odd years…. well he is retiring and the branch recently had it’s AGM and the following were elected:

Branch President :          Karen Dudley           Branch Secretary: Trudi Woodland (was Tew)

Equality…

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Update re GMB Pay Ballot

Posted: 10th July 2024

GMB are writing to advise that a majority of GMB members who voted in the recent NJC ballot voted to accept the NJC pay offer for 2024/25.

We understand that a significant number of GMB members were very disappointed in other elements of the joint trade union pay claim being rejected by the National Employers,…

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NJC Pay Claim 2024/25 Final Offer

Posted: 23rd May 2024

Local government pay 2024

Thank you for your pay claim, which was received on 29 February. Following its receipt, the National Employers consulted councils and then met initially on 16 April to discuss the key themes to come out of those sessions. They then adjourned for private political discussions before reconvening today.

The employers considered…

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Important Message for GMB Members

Posted: 22nd April 2024

Dear Beds County Branch members

The GMB’s Central Executive Council elections are being held shortly. As this is the ruling body of GMB it is really important that you play your part in choosing the right people for this key role.

We are proud to advise that Cathrine Jones our Branch Equality Officer has already…

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ALL GMB MEMBERS PLEASE READ!

Posted: 15th April 2024

Dear members

Please read the attached regarding our CEC election.

The Central executive Council is the ruling body of GMB and members of it are voted on by YOU!

Please do not waste your vote. You can influence who is voted in.

Do read the candidates statements so that you can choose those that align…

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