Schools News
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…
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…
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…
24/25 NJC Pay Claim
Posted: 5th March 2024
Dear members
Thank you for taking part in this year’s NJC Pay needs survey. This consultation is an important element of the pay cycle as it is your opportunity to tell GMB what you need and what you would like to see included in the pay claim.
The results from the survey were clear that…
Schools- Minimum staffing requirements
Posted: 24th October 2023
The Government has recently announced that it intends to use Minimum Staffing Requirement Legislation during any strike action taken in schools.
GMB the Union for school support staff does not believe that trying to remove school workers’ right to strike is the way forward, and instead they should be concentrating on increasing schools funding so…
School Staff Please Read!
Posted: 25th September 2023
Important news for GMB School’s Members regarding the school support staff negotiating body.
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Letter re School Building Safety Sept’ 23
Posted: 8th September 2023
Please click the link to see the letter GMB have sent regarding recent school building safety returns.
If you have safety concerns re your building please contact us.
News For School Staff September 2023
Posted: 4th September 2023
As the new school year approaches, we wanted to provide you with updates on some key issues that may affect you.
Health & Safety of School Buildings – what you need to know.
Yesterday (31 August 2023), the Government in England made an announcement regarding the potential closure / part closure of 156 schools in…
Message To School Support Staff 4th July 2023
Posted: 4th July 2023
GMB is a recognised trade union for school support staff, meaning that GMB can negotiate and bargain on behalf of its members on issues such as pay, pensions and terms and conditions.
NEU is a recognised trade union for teachers, meaning that NEU can negotiate and bargain on behalf of teachers but not support staff.…