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The GMB is one of the largest unions in the West Midlands with almost 55,000 members across the region, covering all industries. The following pages are designed to tell existing, new and potential members about the services and benefits available to them as members of the GMB.Our region is divided into four specific areas, each having an area office which is staffed by the local team, who are able to provide a first class service to our members. For more information on the area teams, please click here.

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Our aim is quite simple – to organise workforces in all appropriate industries in order to protect their interests in the workplace, improve the quality of life for our members and their families and enable them to realise their full potential by developing their talents. Hopefully this site will provide you with all of the information you need. However, if you have any suggestions for improvements, please contact our Media/Research Administrator Melanie Jehs.The GMB, Britain’s General Union, has over 55,000 members across the Birmingham and West Midlands region, who work in all occupations across both the public and private sectors. fur further info in the following areas west midlands,dudley,walsall,oldbury,halesowen,rowley regis,birmigham,cradley heath,brierly hill,wolverhampton,west bromwich:- redundancy payment redundancy advice redundancy payment
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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 700,000 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 locally and also have a national college, based in Manchester, offering a wide range of courses. The GMB provides advice and guidance on employment law, health and safety at work, pensions, Human Resource Management, pensions and terms and conditions. Members are supported by shop stewards, local representatives and full-time officials who negotiate, represent, listen and advise on our members’ behalf. Through GMB and its solicitors, members recover millions of pounds in compensation – a staggering £5 million was awarded to Birmingham and West Midlands regional members in personal injury compensation in 2003. we specialise in redundancy law for more on redundancy law, redundancy advice and redundancy payment click the relevant link: redundancy advice click here for more on redundancy law

 


The GMB is one of the largest unions in the UK and because of its size and influence, has considerable strength to negotiate on behalf of its members for better pay and working conditions, higher health and safety standards, better member benefits and – importantly – the strength to support and advise members should they ever find themselves in conflict with employers.

On this page you'll find further information about some of the ways you can benefit from being a GMB member.

 Cash Benefits and Support
Contributions
Retirement, Unemployment, Maternity or Illness
Health, Safety and Environment
Pensions
Legal Services
Financial Services and Discounts
Convalescent Homes
Annual Travel Insurance
Training and Education
Research

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Cash Benefits and Support

Being a member of the GMB is good for your health – and your pocket. The GMB helps by paying members the following benefits:

Weekly Accident Benefit for up to 13 weeks Permanent Total Disablement Grant
Occupational Fatal Accident Benefit
Non-occupational Accident Benefit
Funeral Benefit
Regional Motor Drivers Fund
Victimisation Benefit

Contributions

Grade 1 £2.15 per week for full time members
  Full-time members of the GMB entitled to claim the higher benefit rates.
Grade 2 £1.08 per week for part time members
  GMB members working part-time for 20 hours or less and GMB members under 18 years.
Sick and Unemployed members - 5p per week
Retired life members - one-off payment of £25

Retirement, Unemployment, Maternity or Illness

Membership of the GMB isn't only available to those in work. The unemployed, or those off work through long-term illness or maternity can still enjoy all the benefits of GMB membership – at the reduced rate of 5p per week. There is now a new category of member; the Retired Life Member, who pays a one off payment of £25. Retired members get a retired life membership card or a certificate from their region.

Health, Safety and Environment

The health and safety of members is our central concern. The GMB has a network of specialist Health and Safety Officers ready to advise GMB Safety Representatives or members on their working environment and health and safety problems. The GMB is recognised as the leader in this field and allocates huge resources both to campaigning to improve prevention and implementation of the law. Further information can be found on the Health & Safety page.

Pensions

The GMB offers truly independent pension advice. Not only does the Union represent members on over 1,500 occupational pension schemes, we also offer individual advice to our members on personal, occupational and state pensions.

Legal Services

The GMB offers the best legal service in the Trade Union movement. We help members injured at work or suffering from occupational diseases to gain compensation from their employers. GMB represents members going to Employment Tribunals to complain of underpayment of wages, discrimination, unfair dismissal or other infringements of their rights. We also help members claim industrial injury benefits, including representation in social security tribunals.

In addition, each Region provides its own extended support for members with non-work problems, such as assistance for family members involved in road traffic accidents, or a free first interview with a solicitor on personal issues. Each week the GMB recovers £1 million compensation for its members.
For more information on the Legal services we offer within the region, please visit the Legal page.

Financial Services and Discounts

GMB Credit Card
 

The GMB Credit Card programme offers members a credit card that is one of the most attractive around. Bank of Scotland, who issue the Cards, have promised us to keep rates competitive and to always operate ethically. For more details of the GMB Credit Card please go to www.unioncard.co.uk/gmb

   
Free financial advice
  This region works in conjunction with PFP Independent Financial Advisers to offer you discounted insurance and advice on savings and investments. For further information, please contact PFP on 0800 915 9980 or visit their website by clicking on the logo opposite.
   
Free income tax check  
  Browell Taxation Services, in association with the GMB, offer a FREE income tax check to all GMB members and their families. To find out if you’re entitled to Tax Back, simply click on the logo to visit their website, or request a TaxBack Questionnaire from your GMB Union Rep.

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.

Annual Travel Insurance

The GMB has a specially negotiated worldwide travel insurance scheme with Sterling Hamilton Wright:

Member only £43.50  
Member and partner £71
Family £91

This comprehensive scheme has been arranged exclsuively for GMB members and their families and covers all aspects of your holiday arrangements. You can purchase annual cover for as little as £43.50 which covers you for travel worldwide. The scheme can be extended to include family members and wintersports cover.

Further information is available by calling SHW on 0800 068 0070.

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 and has its own National College in Manchester.

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.

For more complete, advanced training, Reps can attend the GMB National College in Manchester. A full range of residential courses are available at the College, which provides excellent accommodation, including all meals. Modern conference facilities and a computer suite are also available. The College caters to over 3,000 students a year, with appropriate facilities available for GMB members with disabilities. Support is always available for any GMB Representatives who experience learning difficulties. The College can also provide accommodation and a creche run by qualified staff for children under school age. Almost all of the courses at National College are now accredited by the Open College Network, as are many of the courses held in Regions. The National College can be contacted on 0161 861 8788 or email.

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 Officer, Martin Bevan, at the Regional Office. Further information is available on the Education page.

Research

Our Research Department is acknowledged as one of the best in the Trade Union movement, providing our Officers with a wide variety of information and equipping negotiators with the back-up they need to get the best possible deals for our members. The department is based at our national Office in Wimbledon.
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