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Old Bailey cleaning staff to be outsourced
Cleaning staff at the Old Bailey represented by GMB Union have been informed that their roles will be outsourced to OCS, a private company.
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Unite warns of industrial action as Bidfood faces backlash for union derecognition
Bidfood's clients that could face disruption include including schools, prisons, the army, Subway, Five Guys and Manchester United.
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Man U, Five Guys and Subway face ‘fire and rehire’ threat, unions warn
Thousands of staff at Bidfood could now be sacked and reemployed on worse terms and conditions, according to GMB and Unite.
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Strike action at major HGV firm over pay dispute
GMB Union have announced today that workers at CNC Speedwell have voted to support strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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AI classroom plan must involve school support staff, says GMB
The Government’s plan to introduce artificial intelligence in classrooms must be done with the help of school support staff, says GMB.
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Amazon workers force U-turn on warehouse closure payments
Amazon has reversed its policy on unpaid fulfilment centre shutdowns, agreeing to provide full pay for workers during pre-planned closures, following pressure from GMB Union.
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GMB calls for NHS to “do the right thing” and scrap staff parking fees as health workers pay £70.5m in 2023-24
A survey of almost 2,000 GMB members found that 72% of those working in hospital settings had to pay to park at work.
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GMB hails “historic first step” to settle Birmingham City Council equal pay concerns
Birmingham City Council workers will gather to hail the historic first step in settling the city’s long-running equal pay crisis.
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Tata Consumer Products reaches pay settlement with Eaglescliffe staff
Paul Clarke, GMB Organiser, said: “These workers have fought hard to get the pay rise they deserve."
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Autumn Budget 2024: Tax the rich to fill black hole and boost public services – Unite
Unite pledged to lead the challenge for the reversal of the winter fuel payment cut.
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Sellafield budget cuts risk “devastating consequences” – GMB
In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the union highlighted the "risks posed by reducing funding for such a complex and hazardous site."
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GMB workers accept local government pay deal
GMB has written to the Local Government Association to confirm acceptance of the deal, which represents a rise of almost 10%.