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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
See the links below with the current update. In addition is a copy of the GMB subsistence allowances from the 1st April.
https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/local-government/njc-green-book-noticeboard
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/council-employees-pay-offer-announced-7
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Abuse & Violence At Work Survey
Closes 13th April
Your information on this matter for the TUC H&S survey is very important.
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Together Alliance Rally 28th March
GMB Union showing the flag at the rally.
This Saturday, 28th March, GMB members from across the country will be attending the Together Alliance Rally in London. For those travelling from the North West and Irish Region, the Region is covering the costs for 15 coach spaces for…
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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…
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Costco Benefits To Members
Open to Local Government staff & membership includes access to the cheapest fuel around.
Their trade stand was at the TMBC corporate staff day at Dukinfield Town Hall 11th – 12th March.
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Local Elections 7th May
While the 7th is a significant local election day, Tameside are also seeking staff for various PAID positions on that day. This is an excellent opportunity to earn extra income while supporting the voting process.
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Join Team GMB
https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
Trade stand set up on 11th March for two days at the TMBC Corporate staff day at Dukinfield Town Hall.
Reps team, Graham, Paul and Martin supporting GMB and Members at the union trade stand.
During the day, many people came to our trade stand, a…