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GMB BACKS JO COX CHARITY RUN

The 2024 Run for Jo, in memory of Jo Cox, the Batley and Spen MP who was murdered in her constituency in 2016, is now in its eighth year. 

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HUNDREDS OF GAS EMERGENCY WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKE ACROSS THE REGION

99.5% of workers at Northern Gas Network have voted to take industrial action as company fail to implement necessary improvements to terms and conditions and safety changes, says GMB Union.

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GMB UNION RESPOND TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW 125-YEAR LEASE IN FIRST PHASE TO REOPEN DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT

Doncaster Sheffield airport will bring a welcome boost to the local economy and create much-needed employment opportunities in Doncaster, says GMB Unio

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LEEDS SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RALLY FOR CHANGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SYSTEM

School support staff and parents groups will rally outside Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday 20 March, calling for a radical overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) provision.

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ONE IN FIVE TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTS UNFILLED AS RESEARCH REVEALS SCHOOL STAFF CRISIS

Pupils are denied an inclusive education while Ministers bury their heads in the sand, GMB Union warn

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NHS AND AMBULANCE WORKERS DEMAND PAY RISE AND FREE STAFF PARKING IN 2024/25 PAY DEAL

GMB members working in the NHS and ambulance service have demanded a pay rise and free staff parking as part of the 2024/25 pay deal.

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Snow Difficulties And Your Employment Rights

Can my boss cut my wage if I can’t make it into work? Generally speaking there is no legal obligation for an employer to pay you for any days off due to weather conditions. However, it is advisable to speak to your employer to see if any agreement can be made.

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LATEST TEESWORKS SCANDAL SHOWS WHY TRANSPARENCY IS NOW DESPERATELY NEEDED

GMB Union is today reiterating its calls for sunlight to be thrown upon Teesworks.

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GMB Pregnancy Loss Charter

GMB is here to support our members through the very personal experience of pregnancy loss and advocate for workplace support.

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SUNDERLAND CARE WORKERS LAUNCH HISTORIC EQUAL PAY CLAIM AGAINST COUNCIL

Sunderland City Council are ignoring equal pay says GMB Union

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