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the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
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Welcome to the GMBThe union for School Support
Staff
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
GMB is one of the largest trade
unions in the UK. We represent over 610,000 members in every industry
and sector.
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
GMB recovers £1 million each week for its membersGMB members are less likely to be injured at work than non-union membersGMB members enjoy better terms and conditions than non-union members.
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
Look what GMB can do for youRepresentation in your workplaceHealth & safety in your workplaceLegal backingEducation & trainingBetter living standardsEquality and respect.
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
School Support Staff Negotiating BodySupport staff wanted their own
negotiating bodyYears of trade union pressure resulted in the formation of SSSNB - gaining legal statusBody due to submit proposals for national conditions framework/national core contractJune 2010 – new government elected SSSNB put into the long grass FOCUS NOW ON
ACADEMIES!!
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
Academies2 weeks after the general election government writes to all schools - invite to apply for academy statusGovernment offer head teachers:
1. Freedom from local authority control2. Ability to set own pay and conditions3. Ability to change length of school day/term
Reverse of SSSNB - proposals will lead to weakening of terms & conditionsSalaries, hours, pensions, redeployment - all under threat
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
False Allegations1 in 3 of all staff in schools have had a false allegation made against themStaff affected say their lives were shattered because of false claimsGMB calls for head teachers to support staff under investigationIf an allegation is made against you then you need a solicitor – we will provide oneNever attend an interview alone or accept a caution – your career will be over!
the union for school support staff
GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION
tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk
protecting you @ work
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