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Reasons to join GMB

Posted: 1st June 2021

GMB is the trade union for everyone.

Our family includes over 620,000 members who work in every type of job imaginable across public services and in private companies too. Our members work full-time, part-time or work while they study.

From having someone on your side for if there is a problem in the workplace to…

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Mental Health Matters

Posted: 10th May 2021

You’re not in pain, you’re putting it on! Mental and  physical health at work. Equality – 10 May 2021   This Mental Health Awareness Week, GMB National Equality Forum Women’s Strand Lead Sarah James highlights the mental health impact of stigma about gendered health conditions at work Article By Sarah James GMB National Equality Forum…

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Need help with numbers, money or maths?

Posted: 5th May 2021

Get involved with National Numeracy Day on 19 May. Join us as we look at three main themes – Helping Children with Maths, Numeracy for Work and Maths &  Money.

With talks from experts and celebrities, including money expert Martin Lewis, you’ll find everything from managing your budget to helping your kids with their homework.

For parents or guardians out there, encourage your children…

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GMB Learning

Posted: 5th May 2021

GMB Learning offers hundreds of free learning programmes and courses to help members discover & develop their full potential. Our programme of learning is a fantastic way to help current members progress and develop.

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With the new GMB Learning Passport, we can now support members in redundancy situations, by offering 6 months free…

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GMB Learning

Posted: 29th April 2021

Welcome to GMB Learning.  Find all the learning opportunities available to you as part of your GMB membership.

From free accredited qualifications to bursaries for study, you’ll find everything you need to help you develop both in and out of work.

Discover and develop your skills and talents today with GMB Learning.

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GMB NHS Reps Taster Sessions

Posted: 13th April 2021

The second round of GMB Reps Taster Sessions for Activists in the NHS have now been arranged. If you are keen to be more active in the campaign, not just on pay, but for all future campaigns then this is the training for you. This is your opportunity to attend with other like minded NHS…

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GMB BULLETIN: NHS PAY 2021 UPDATE

Posted: 13th April 2021

GMB NHS Pay 15 – Learn to Win.

The GMB NHS Activists Learn to Win event on 30th March 2021 was a great success. Activists from all GMB regions and devolved countries attended the meeting to hear about how this campaign is going to be won in the workplace, YOUR Workplace!

Information was given on…

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Mental Health and ‘Long Covid’

Posted: 12th April 2021

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the recent GMB survey on Mental Health and ‘Long Covid’. There was a mental health crisis looming in the NHS prior to Covid-19. GMB had been challenging the culture within many parts of the NHS and Ambulance Service, as chronic staffing shortages, increased workloads and…

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