News | 22 December 2021 A word from the Regional Secretary, Ruth Brady It’s been another tough year for us all. Whilst we have seen the vaccination and booster roll out at remarkable speed, it obviously feels all rather flat now with the spread of the Omicron virus.… Politics
News | 21 December 2021 MEAL BREAK POLICY DISPUTE - North East Ambulance Service meal-break-policy-dispute-north-east-ambulance-service NHS and ambulance
News | 21 December 2021 Fining Welsh workers ‘strikes the wrong chord’ GMB union has criticised the Welsh Governments decision to fine workers who don’t work from home £60. Health and Safety
News | 17 December 2021 Ambulance workers told: Get lunch in McDonalds to improve response times GMB ambulance workers are furious after an ambulance trust told them to take their lunch break in the nearest McDonald’s. NHS and ambulance
News | 17 December 2021 GMB welcomes NWLA go ahead for Edmonton incinerator New incinerator will be cleaner for the environment and serve many homes and businesses with heat and power
News | 16 December 2021 JCB Bonus Reward For Commitment From GMB Members GMB, the union for JCB workers, says a £750 Christmas bonus to more than 6,000 UK-based workers is a reward for the commitment members have shown during the pandemic. Manufacturing
News | 16 December 2021 Striking workers at Somers Forge turn up the heat GMB members at Somers forge are set for strike action tomorrow (17th December). Manufacturing
News | 16 December 2021 Unions slam college employers over 1 per cent pay offer Five unions representing staff in English further education colleges have condemned the decision by the Association of Colleges (AoC) to submit another 1% pay recommendation Education
News | 15 December 2021 Military staff drafted to ambulance service unable to help injured on call outs GMB Union is calling for training for military staff assisting the overburdened Wales Ambulance Service. NHS and ambulance
News | 15 December 2021 Inflation: Time people got pay rise they deserve GMB Union has responded to today’s inflation figures showing RPI breaking the 7% mark. Economy
News | 15 December 2021 Is Asda holding back pay to cover equal pay liabilities? GMB, the union for Asda workers, wants the company to come clean and disclose if it is holding back a pay rise for hardworking distribution staff because of potential future liabilities in a… Retail
News | 15 December 2021 Eastbourne faces festive bin strike Eastbourne’s refuse collectors are set for a festive strike in a dispute over pay and safety. Local Government