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GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Region
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About the GMB
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| Joe Morgan, Regional Secretary |
The GMB is Britain’s General Union and has around
53,558 members across the Birmingham and West Midlands region, who work in all occupations across both the public and private
sectors.
The particular strength of a general union is that it gives any workers in any industry, however large
or small, the combined support of all its members in all industries and services.
Union members enjoy better terms
and conditions of employment than non-union members and can feel safe in the knowledge that they’re part of a national
network of over 604,500 members.
GMB’s purpose is to improve the quality of life of our members and their
families. We actively encourage and support members wishing to pursue further education or develop their skills.
The GMB regional office is based in Halesowen, with area offices in Tewkesbury Office, Tamworth and Stafford, ensuring all members receive local representation across the West Midlands.
Hopefully
this site will provide you with all of the information you need. If you do have any queries or wish to join the GMB, please contact us on 0121 550 4888
or email us on westmids@gmb.org.uk.
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Sections
The GMB has three
sections for members working in particular industries or occupations, Public Services, Commercial
Services and Manufacturing. Sections are serviced by teams of full time Organisers at
regional and national level, supported by Researchers at National Office in London. We
provide the following functions on a regional level, to focus on offering a service tailored to the needs of our
members in the Birmingham & West Midlands Region.
Advice The
GMB provides advice and guidance on employment law, health and safety at work, pensions, Human Resource Management, terms
and conditions. GMB members are supported by shop stewards, local representatives
and full-time officials who negotiate, represent, listen and advise on our members' behalf.
Education and
Health & Safety
The Education and Health & Safety department is based at our Regional Office in Halesowen. The department is
the support engine for over 3,000 shop stewards, safety representatives and learner representatives, who assist and represent
thousands of our members throughout the Birmingham and West Midland Region. Further information is available on Health & Safety here and on Education here.
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Race Equality
The GMB is committed to promoting racial equality; stamping out racial harassment in the workplace is at the
forefront of our agenda. The union has National and Regional Race Advisory Committees, supported by Race Officers. For further
information, please contact the Regional Race Officer on 0121 550 4888 or email him.
Legal backing
Through GMB and its specialist solicitors, members recover millions of pounds in compensation.
The GMB offers a Legal Freephone
Service on 0808 100 9119 - further information can be found on the Legal Department's page.
Equal Rights
The Equal Rights department
campaigns on a number of issues, such as equal pay, racial equality and equality at work for lesbian and gay employees. Further
information is available on the Equal Rights page.
Young Members
The future of the union depends on today's young members. The GMB focuses on our Young Members, encouraging their
development in the world of work. More information is available on the Young Members page.
Retired Members
The Retired Members Association (RMA) is supported by the Regional
Office. Further information on our Retired Members activities can be found on the Retired Members page.
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