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FREE financial advice
We work in
conjunction with PFP Independent Financial Advisers to offer you discounted insurance and advice on savings and investments.
Income Protection The Schemes Division of Kerry London
Ltd has arranged a bespoke Personal Accident & Sickness Scheme for GMB Union members and their families. It provides weekly
benefit resulting from loss of income. Limited cover is provided by most employers if you are off work due to illness or injury,
however recovery may take a lot longer. If you were unable to work, you still need to cover everyday costs. This cover provides
piece of mind knowing that you will receive a regular weekly benefit whilst off work. For further information please visit www.kerrylondon.co.uk/gmbunion or telephone 0208 225 1014
Free income tax check
The Tax refund Company,
in association with the GMB, offer a FREE income tax check to all GMB members and their
families. For an application form please ring 0845 058 2288 or 0845 129 7017. Alternatively you can log on to their
website at www.taxrebates.com/ref/wsgmbbir and download an application form. Application Info Line - 0161 968 7388.
Please Note:
With VAT increasing to 20% in 2011, members applying for this service from 1st February 2011 will receive 59p from each £1
recovered, so beat the increase and apply NOW.
GMB Tax Credit Service
Thousands
of GMB members in Birmingham & West Midlands Region could be missing out on receiving extra money because they think tax
credits are just for the low paid, or even had problems with tax credits in the past and are put of claiming them.
The reality is:
- Families earning £42,000 or more could still be eligible for credits
- The average Child Tax Credit payment is over £3,500 a year.
- 1 in 4 of those due Child Tax Credits worth £1,875, don't claim it.
- Up to 4 out of 5 low-paid workers without children are missing out on tax credits worth £1,75 a year
If you do, this brand new tax credit service will help make sure you get Tax
Credits you're entitled to.
Through our partners at Tax Credit Solutions, the GMB Tax Credit Service tells
you instantly how much extra cash you should be getting. Better still, it's TOTALLY FREE to find out!
Click
HERE to go straight to the GMB Tax Credit Service.
Annual Travel Insurance
The GMB has a specially negotiated worldwide travel
insurance scheme with Towergate Schemes. This comprehensive scheme has been arranged exclusively for GMB members
and their families and covers all aspects of your holiday arrangements. For more information and to receive a quote
please call 08009 159093. GMB Travel
Club
Membership of the GMB Travel Club entitles you to get discounted rates on holiday brochure prices, paying
less than through high street travel agents. Or you can create a tailor-made holiday to suit your needs.
Convalescent Homes
If a member needs a few weeks to get over a serious
illness or accident, the GMB can arrange free facilities at one of its approved convalescent homes. Please
contact the Regional Office on 0121 550 4888 for further details.
Training and Education The GMB is at the forefront of the trade union movement in providing education and training for its Representatives,
Branch Officers and Full Time Officials. Our
training programme offers a systematic package of courses, from induction and support training for new Representatives to
advanced training for more experienced representatives. The initial training, provided within the Region, will cover Health
& Safety, Legal Rights in the Workplace and Equality issues. Reps can progress to more advanced training and education
opportunities. Members who wish to
go on to attend full or part-time courses in College or Universities or through other further educational avenues such as
distance learning or evening classes, can apply to the Union for Scholarships or financial support. For further details on
the Union’s education and training, contact the Regional Education Department on 0121 550 4888. Further information is available on the Education page.
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