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The TUC Disability Conference
Solidarity & Support:
Championing Accessibility for Our Members
During the week of May 18th, our Branch Secretary proudly attended the recent conference on behalf of our entire GMB branch. Our core mission at this event was simple: to stand up for our disabled members and ensure your voices…
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Know about temperatures in your working environment.
TUC has a campaign for a maximum high workplace temperature. Employers must take action when temperatures hit 24°C. Work should stop entirely if the temperature reaches 30°C (or 27°C for physically strenuous jobs).
Visualising the future climate trends, we look forward to this matter being taken forward at…
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Our Branch Meeting for Tameside members & non members, is to be held at the Newton Suite Hyde Town Hall 2pm Wednesday 27th May 2026. Non members are welcome to attend and see the benefits of joining GMB.
Its is important to attend and have a chance to ask questions face to face, voice any…
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Petition:
Can You Read and Sign This Petition.
Levels of in-work poverty in the UK are rising. That means that just because you’re in work, doesn’t mean you earn enough to live a comfortable life.
NHS nurses should not be using foodbanks, working parents should not be skipping meals and workers…
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Introducing Pippa Atherton who supports our GMB regional full time union representative, and supports Tameside 08 branch with schools. Pippa can attend schools to help with union membership and queries.
Please note Pippas contact details for school employees who would like a school visit.
Mobile: 07581 081811
Pippa.Atherton@gmb.org.uk
GMB Regional Organising Assistant
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Big changes to workplace rights start next week
02.04.26
From next week, new provisions under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into effect. These changes strengthen individual rights and enforcement, and give reps more scope to support members and challenge poor practice.
What’s changing:
Protective…
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National Living Wage
As of 1st April 2026 the minimum living wage increases.
Trade unions played a significant role in influencing the government policy that led to the hike. There is still room to improvement.
18-20yrs £10.85
Over 21yrs £12.71
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26.03.26 Update on 26/27 Pay Discussions
NJC Union ballot 13/4 – 22/5/26 HERE
Each year your union represents your interests to improve our pay and conditions.
During the 2025/26 negotiations, the result in the pay award, which had been an important issue for members, and raised with the union by members. Was…
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GMB’s PPE Fit for All campaign is really kicking off.
It’s been picked up in local, national and international news and our members stories of inadequate and downright dangerous PPE are having a real impact. If you have any pictures or stories showing poor PPE, share them with your union Reps to help…
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Citizens Advice
https://www.tamesidecab.org.uk/
08082787805
Citizen Advice is free, confidential, independent and impartial. They’re open to everyone in the community. Their staff are trained to give information on virtually any issue.
They can be contacted by phone or online. Importantly they are available at various hubs around…