Thames Water ‘in crisis’ with rising debt and crumbling infrastructure
GMB London Region has reacted today to reports that Thames Water has secured approval for a £3 billion loan, which could incur as much as £800 million interest and other fees.[1]
Workplace - Public Services
Schools and Academies Members - July Bulletin
Latest news bulletin for members working in schools and academies
GMB members vote to accept the NJC pay offer for 2024/25
GMB members who voted in the recent NJC ballot have voted to accept the NJC pay offer for 2024/25.
GMB win worker status for HM Coastguard rescue workers in 298 rescue stations around the UK after three-year legal battle
'This judgement brings a level of responsibility to HM Coast Guard to treat rescue workers with respect and dignity they haven’t been shown before' says GMB coastguard rescue worker.
NJC Pay Ballot 2024/25
GMB’s pay ballot covering all workers across Local Government, Schools and Academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC Green Book) pay, terms and conditions is now open.
Mind the ethnicity pay gap
A London council became the first to call for better reporting of the ethnicity pay gap.
Herts bin strike averted with a last-minute pay deal
North and East Herts binmen due to commence strike on Monday 27th November, agreed a last-minute pay deal and called off the action which would have seen disruption to refuse services…
NSL Parking Enforcement Officers in Enfield get London Living Wage rise before April
GMB members working for NSL, the company contracted to provide civil parking enforcement in the borough of Enfield voted on Tuesday 22nd November to accept the company’s early…
