GMB Union - Sandwell Community Branch

08/06/2026

📢 Day 2 of GMB Congress ✊🏽

Today, our School Workplace Representative Deb stood proudly and addressed both our Branch President and Congress, speaking passionately about the ongoing workplace issues that she and our members continue to face and fight against. 👏🏽 Well done! Not only have you done yourself proud, but you have also been a powerful voice for every single one of our members. Your courage, determination, and commitment to standing up for workers' rights embody everything our union stands for 💪

✊🏽 Together, we are stronger. ✊🏽 Together, we will keep fighting for fairness, respect, and better workplaces for all. ✊🏽

We are incredibly proud of your representation and unwavering dedication to our members. Solidarity always! 🧡

08/06/2026

GMB Congress 2026 starts in Blackpool today. 🗓️🎉

We hope all the delegates, staff, and visitors have a great week. 🥳😊

Find out more about why the annual Congress is so important
https://www.gmb.org.uk/get-involved-with-congress-26.pdf ℹ️✨

03/06/2026

⚠️ Please follow the link to the NJC noticeboard for an update regarding this year's pay offer ⚠️

https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/local-government/njc-green-book-noticeboard

02/06/2026

Today, we attended a demonstration at Sandwell Council House to stand in solidarity with staff from The Orchard School. Our members are taking action because
- there are ongoing concerns about workload and staffing levels
-there are failures around health and safety and risk assessments
- issues with pay, cover arrangements and fairness at work
-lack of meaningful engagement from leadership
Staff have repeatedly raised these concerns, unfortunately they remain unresolved.
As a union, we are proud to stand alongside our members and colleagues in support of fair treatment, respect, safe working environments and positive outcomes for all staff affected. The strength of our movement comes from standing together, and today's demonstration showed the power of collective action and unity.
We thank everyone who attended and showed their support. We will continue to work with and support staff every step of the way.
Solidarity is our strength.

02/06/2026

🌈🌈Happy Pride Month from everyone at Sandwell GMB to all LGBTQ+ workers, members, and communities. 🌈🌈

As we celebrate Pride, we also recognize its roots in the fight for equality, dignity, and justice. We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ people and remain committed to challenging discrimination, defending workers' rights, and building workplaces where everyone can be safe, respected, and free to be themselves.

Solidarity today, this Pride Month, and every day. 💪🏳️‍🌈

27/05/2026

🎉

Wishing all Muslims in the GMB family, UK and Ireland a happy and peaceful Eid al-Adha.

Eid Mubarak!

26/05/2026

In the UK there is no legal maximum workplace temperature, but employers still have a duty to provide a safe and reasonable working environment and manage heat as a workplace hazard. 🌡️

GMB continue to campaign for a maximum working temperature ✊ During heatwaves, employers should provide:
🧊 More frequent breaks in cool areas
💧 Free access to cold drinking water
👕 Flexible or relaxed dress codes
🌀 Fans, air conditioning, or shade for outdoor workers

If high temperatures are affecting you at work:
🗣️ Raise the issue with your manager and request action to improve thermal comfort
🤝 Contact your union rep or regional office if concerns are ignored
📝 Record any heat-related illness, symptoms, or incidents in the workplace accident book.

21/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is about visibility, equality, solidarity, and the right to live and work as your true self. This Saturday, join us at Birmingham Pride as we stand together to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community.

📍Victoria Square from 12pm

As trade unionists, we know that when we stand together, we are stronger together. ✊🏳️‍🌈❤️ #

21/05/2026

⚠️NJC local government and schools pay ballot closes TOMORROW⚠️

11/05/2026

🧠Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that no worker should have to struggle alone.

Across every workplace, stress, burnout, anxiety, and poor mental health are real issues affecting working people every day. Long hours, insecure work, low pay, bullying, and unsafe conditions don’t just impact jobs — they impact lives.

Trade unions have always fought for safer workplaces, fair treatment, dignity, and support for workers. Mental health is a workplace issue, and employers must take it seriously by creating environments where people feel safe, valued, and supported.

This week, let’s keep talking, keep checking in on each other, and keep pushing for workplaces that protect both physical and mental wellbeing. 🗣️

A healthier workplace benefits everyone. Solidarity matters. 💚