Branch News
NHS Pay Bulletin
Posted: 11th December 2020
GMB, the Union for NHS Staff, continues to campaign for Pay Justice for all NHS Staff. After a decade of austerity, keyworkers in the NHS have lost out financially and warm words and claps will no longer suffice.
Please read the attached Pay Bulletin for the latest information on what the GMB is doing for…
EEAST Proposed Changes to the Meal Break Policy
Posted: 13th November 2020
Since the news was released that EEAS is looking to undertake a Quality and Cost Improvement Programme (QCIP) with potential proposed changes to the current Meal Break Arrangements, our members have been bombarding our workplace organisers and the branch with their opinions, which mostly are very strong but ultimately direct and rejecting the proposals.
Based…
NHS Pay Survey 2021 Claim
Posted: 13th November 2020
GMB and other recognised health unions are still waiting for a response from Government regarding our joint campaign for a ‘significant and early pay increase’ for NHS staff. There has not yet been any commitment from Government to enter pay negotiations with unions and there has also not yet been any formal remit given to…
NHS Trade Unions Joint Principles on Pregnancy and COVID-19
Posted: 13th November 2020
Please also see attached guidance which has been developed by joint unions for pregnant workers during Covid-19
NHS Pay Update Bulletin – 8 Oct 2020
Posted: 9th October 2020
Please see attached update campaign bulletin
HCPC – Corporate Strategy Consultation
Posted: 9th October 2020
The HCPC have launched their consultation regarding their proposed strategy for the next 5 years. GMB has been invited to make a submission. Members of the public and registered professionals are also able to make individual submissions.
Therefore, please see click the link and read a copy of the strategy document as well as member…
TASC – WHAT GMB MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW
Posted: 2nd October 2020
Please read the attached of what TASC can do to help….
NHS Pay
Posted: 2nd October 2020
GMB writes to the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
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HCPC – Have Your Say
Posted: 2nd October 2020
CONSULTATION: Proposed changes to the standards of proficiency for all professions on the Register.
HCPC have launched a consultation to gather views on proposed changes to the standards of proficiency for each of the 15 professions they regulate.
These standards set out what is considered necessary for safe and effective practice. They also describe…