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To all our valued members of GMB Union Tameside Branch08, we sincerely wish you and your loved ones a truly joyous festive season. We hope this special time brings you a very Merry Christmas and, above all, a safe, restful, and healthy holiday break. We know how hard you've worked this year, and you deserve this festive celebration to end another year, especially during your time off.
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Branch News - Click on the title to view all items, see some topics below:

• Quick Note - November 2025 Budget changes - https://www.bishopfleming.co.uk/insights/autumn-budget-2025-summary-what-you-need-know
• Quick Note - Metro Tram strike 5 to 7th Dec
• Quick Note - 2-18th Dec Willow Wood Hospice charity, evening lights https://willowwood.org.uk/events/garden-of-lights/
• Volunteer Stewarding at June Congress
• Pay-&-Conditions 26/27- Submission December
• Raising Funds- for a Good Cause
• Training Employment Rights Bill
• Schools - Funding & Nursing
• Praised Tameside Employees
• Retiring - Remain a union member one annual payment
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A Thought This Month For Us All:
December - During our Christmas month. Be aware of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, International Volunteer Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, Human Rights Day.
Volunteers Requested for June 2026 event: Volunteers being sought for stewarding at next year's Congress in Blackpool.  In addition to two…
Sign our petition for a school nursing service School support staff carry out some of the most important work with our…
Introduce a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million & tax reform Success for the working people. We urged the Government…