the union for school support staff

GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION

tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk

protecting you @ work

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 members

GMB members are less likely to be injured at work than non-union members

GMB 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 you

Representation in your workplace

Health & safety in your workplace

Legal backing

Education & training

Better living standards

Equality 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 body

Years of trade union pressure resulted in the formation of SSSNB - gaining legal status

Body due to submit proposals for national conditions framework/national core contract

June 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 status

Government offer head teachers:1. Freedom from local authority control

2. Ability to set own pay and conditions

3. Ability to change length of school day/term

Reverse of SSSNB - proposals will lead to weakening of terms & conditions

Salaries, 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 them

Staff affected say their lives were shattered because of false claims

GMB calls for head teachers to support staff under investigation

If an allegation is made against you then you need a solicitor – we will provide one

Never 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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