News from GMB Yorkshire and North Derbyshire

  • Justice Under Threat From All Sides 4 Feb 2012

    Workers are facing a government ‘onslaught’ on their ability to get justice after being abused at work, the TUC has warned.

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  • Lobby of Department for Work and Pensions 1 Feb 2012

    The campaign to save Remploy factories continues.  A lobby and march has been arranged for Friday 10th February 2012, and will be held outside the DWP Office in Sheffield (Steel City House) on the junction of West Street and Church Street.

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  • Bias In Pub Panel Chair 31 Jan 2012

    GMB, the union for pub tied tenants, commented on the news that Rodger Vickers from Punch Taverns will chair the newly-formed Pub Independent Conciliation Advisory Service (PICAS) which will deal with disputes about matters other than rents between pubcos and tenants.

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  • Tigers starlets to pilot education programme 25 Jan 2012

    Castleford Tigers has joined forces with health & fitness course specialists Fit UK to deliver a pioneering programme that will see the club’s young players gain level 2 and level 3 fitness instructor and personal trainer qualifications while being a professional Rugby League player.

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