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I am currently a National Convenor for the GMB in one of the Branch Companies. I have been in this role for several years. I am also the Branch Communications Officer for the G36 Security Branch

Tolpuddle Cancelled

Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival 2023 – CANCELLED

 
Event details
Date
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 – 12:00 to
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 – 18:00. 
 

Today, organisers of the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival have made the very difficult decision to cancel the remaining festival programme because of the extreme adverse weather conditions, and in the interests of everybody’s safety. 

Organisers have heeded Yellow Weather Warnings from the Met Office and have this morning closed the site to all new entrants. Access to the site is now impossible.  

In the interests of clarity, even though the weather is set to improve tomorrow, the rest of the festival will not be going ahead due to the logistical demands of safely resetting the site.   

TUC South West regional secretary Ines Lage said: “It is with extreme disappointment we have taken the difficult decision to call off this year’s festival but, with high winds predicted to reach 45mph today, the site is now unsafe for campers and visitors.  

“Our festival is a celebration of solidarity and unity. And this year we saw such solidarity in abundance as we sought to keep the festival going in adverse conditions. The kindness, patience and overwhelming support from festival attendees, and our wonderful crew and volunteers has brought home what the union movement is about. We are eternally grateful and will endeavour to extend that solidarity as we go forward as a community and a movement.”  

“It’s the first time extreme weather has caused the festival to be cancelled and I really hope it will be the last. I thank people for their understanding and look forward to welcoming them back in 2024.”  

Festival organisers confirm that all ticket-holders will be refunded over the next few weeks, and to await further instruction.

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Mitie HMT 2023 Pay Update

July 2023

MITIE HMT 2023 PAY UPDATE

 

Dear Members

We are writing to thank all GMB members who took part in the recent consultative ballot on the revised 2023 pay offer and to announce that GMB members have voted overwhelmingly to reject the company’s offer.

We have notified the company of the ballot result and met with them on Friday 7th July and have now jointly agreed to proceed to the collective conciliation stage at ACAS. We are currently awaiting suitable dates from ACAS which is now expected to be in September due to summer holidays.

We appreciate your understanding and ongoing support as we navigate through this process.

We will keep you updated on any further developments.

Please ensure that any colleagues who aren’t yet GMB members have their say on pay by joining GMB: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

In Solidarity

Mick Butler

GMB Union Regional Organiser

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Loomis Bulletin July 2023

                  PENSION PROPOSALS – MEMBER FEEDBACK

Dear members,     

Thank you to everyone who has given their feedback to GMB Reps and Officers regarding the Company’s proposed pension changes.

The Joint Trade Unions have held an initial NNC meeting with the Company where your Reps strongly and passionately fed back the views of members following the site visits.

The Reps made it clear to the Company that there was widespread anger on how the proposals would impact on some of the Company’s most long-serving staff.

Many members were angry that after everything members and the Company had been through in recent years that they felt their loyalty was being tossed aside.

They felt that the changes were unnecessary, especially given that the fairly limited savings that it represented, with many saying that this could lead to long-serving staff leaving the Company.

Many members also felt that the Company was taking with ‘one hand’ so that it could fund the next pay offer, which we believe could result in anger being directed at the next pay talks.

We have pressed them to withdraw their proposals because they are unnecessary, impact on long serving staff and won’t actually result in any significant savings.

We have a further meeting scheduled later this month to pick up the talks further.

We will update members following that meeting.

Yours in union

GMB NNC Reps                                                                                                                                   Eamon O’Hearn – National Officer

                                                                                                                          

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Congress 2023

The GMB Congress is a platform where delegates come together to discuss and shape the future of the GMB. Among the attendees were Dave, Derek, and Tony, who attended as visitors, driven by their shared commitment to advocating for workers’ rights. This blog post focuses on their experience at the GMB Congress and the significant motions that were passed, shaping the GMB.

Dave, Derek, and Tony eagerly participated in the GMB Congress, fully aware of its significance as a rule change congress. They were thrilled to witness firsthand the democratic decision-making process and witness discussions that would shape the GMB’s future. The congress provided a unique opportunity for members to propose motions and discuss critical issues that affect workers across various industries.

The GMB Congress was a bustling arena of passionate debates, as members from different branches and backgrounds shared their perspectives. Dave, Derek, and Tony were inspired by the diversity of motions presented, which covered a wide range of subjects including workers’ rights, the environment, and equalities.

Throughout the congress, they witnessed motions being proposed, seconded, and passionately discussed on the congress floor. The atmosphere was electric, with delegates expressing their viewpoints, sharing personal experiences, and seeking support for their proposed changes. It was a true demonstration of democracy in action.

As visitors, Dave, Derek, and Tony were fascinated by the rule change process at the GMB Congress. They observed how these motions would impact the way the GMB is governed and managed. The congress provided a platform for members to voice their concerns and propose reforms that would shape the future direction of the GMB.

The motions passed at the congress represented the collective voice of GMB members. They reflected the aspirations, challenges, and vision of the labor movement. Dave, Derek, and Tony were impressed by the level of engagement and dedication exhibited by delegates in shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for workers.

Attending the GMB Congress as visitors proved to be an enlightening and empowering experience for Dave, Derek, and Tony. They witnessed firsthand the democratic process of proposing and debating motions that will shape the future of the GMB. The congress provided a platform for members to voice their concerns and contribute to the development of policies that address the needs and rights of workers.

As the congress drew to a close, Dave, Derek, and Tony left with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. They were inspired by the collective efforts of the delegates and the commitment to creating positive change within the labor movement. The GMB Congress demonstrated the power of unity, collaboration, and democratic decision-making, reminding us all of the importance of advocating for workers’ rights and equality.

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GMB Labour

GMB is a founder member of the Labour Party and is its third largest affiliate. Since the 28th February 1900, GMB has been active at all levels of the Party including ward, constituency, local authority district, regional, national and European level.

Tens of thousands of GMB members are also members of the Labour Party, and thousands of these GMB members represent GMB in the constituency bodies of the Party. There are over 2,000 GMB members who are Labour Party local councillors. Over 80 Labour MPs are GMB members as are 3 Labour MEPs. There are GMB Members in the elected Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly.

There are also GMB Members in the Greater London Assembly. GMB is represented by elected lay members and relevant full time officers at all the democratic policy conferences that take place throughout the year.

The GMB’s Political strategy with regards to the Labour party can be found in the resources tab on the right hand side of the page.

GMB members in the lead up to the 2015 General election took part in a huge amount of political campaigning on behalf of GMB candidates in the election. These were candidates who were GMB members and shared the GMB’s values.

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