
Branch News


GMB Redbridge Donate £1000
Posted: 3rd March 2022
GMB Redbridge have donated £1000 towards laptops for pupils in Redbridge. This meant that 5 pupils in need received a laptop at Mayfield High School last month, presented by Madeline Daley, Branch Secretary.

Local Government & Schools Pay Award 21/22
Posted: 9th February 2022
Dear Members,
Please see below for an update on the NJC Local Government & Schools pay award 21/22

NJC INDICATIVE INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOT
Posted: 5th November 2021
I’ve already voted on the pay offer for 2021/22, why am I being asked to vote again?
75% of GMB Local Government and Schools members voted to reject the National Employers pay offer of 1.75% for 2021/22. As members in all recognised NJC Unions rejected the offer, GMB, along with these other Unions has formally written…

NJC Pay Offer Dispute
Posted: 18th October 2021
Dear Member,
GMB members have rejected the NJC Pay Offer. Please use the link below to read GMB’s latest update on the NJC Pay Offer dispute.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON PAY!
Posted: 14th September 2021
Dear Member,
The NJC Consultative Ballot is now underway and GMB encourages those in Local Government and Schools to vote and have their say on pay. GMB recommend that members reject this pay offer, but it is up to you. Please see further information below:
- Who does this offer apply to?
It applies…

NJC Pay Award 21/22
Posted: 12th September 2021
NJC INDICATIVE BALLOT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT & SCHOOLS WORKERS
The NJC indicative ballot is entering the final week and if you have not yet voted on what you would like to happen next, please make sure you vote before Monday 13th December at 12 noon. The National Employers offer of 1.75% is 1% less than last year…
Local Government, Council & Schools – Pay Update
Posted: 29th June 2021
Dear Member,
GMB have written to the National Joint Council (NJC) national employers across local government, council and schools asking them to join with trade unions and make a joint approach to the Westminster Government, for more funding for local government pay.
Please read the GMB newsletter below for more details.

Justice for Gary
Posted: 14th May 2021
Dear Members,
Support GMB’s Justice for Gary campaign.
Some of you will be aware by now that Gary, one of our longstanding representatives in Islington, has been dismissed after 24 years’ service with the Council. His dismissal is completely unwarranted, and we are launching a major campaign for his reinstatement. Helen Purcell is the officer who is…

NHS Petition for Pay
Posted: 8th March 2021
Dear Member,
Please take a moment to sign GMB’s NHS Petition for Pay by using the link below
Thank you
https://www.gmb.org.uk/campaign/give-our-nhs-heroes-proper-pay-increase