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Consultancy on Flexible Working
Emma Grede, co-founder of the fashion brand Skims has declared that working from home is “career suicide.”
She’s not entirely wrong about the problem she’s identifying: Proximity bias is real. The fact that the people who show up physically are the ones who get promoted is real, and this…
Posted: 21
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…
Posted: 12
From Councillor Jacqueline Owen:-
Are any of you able to join me in campaigning in Hattersley, Mottram, Hollingworth or Broadbottom from now until 7th May ? If so please let me know and I’ll get the details to you.
We already have one Reform Cllr in the Ward who has done absolutely nothing we don’t…
Posted: 11
Vote at your local Tameside elections 7th May. Asked for & not received your postal vote between 22nd & 30th April ring 01613428355.
Register your polling vote by 20th April.
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/key-dates-voters-2026
Posted: 9
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
Posted: 2
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
Posted: 31
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
Posted: 30
Abuse & Violence At Work Survey
Closes 13th April
Your information on this matter for the TUC H&S survey is very important.
Posted: 28
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…