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 membersGMB members are less likely to be injured at work than non-union membersGMB 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 youRepresentation in your workplaceHealth & safety in your workplaceLegal backingEducation & trainingBetter living standardsEquality 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 bodyYears of trade union pressure resulted in the formation of SSSNB - gaining legal statusBody due to submit proposals for national conditions framework/national core contractJune 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 statusGovernment offer head teachers:

1. Freedom from local authority control2. Ability to set own pay and conditions3. Ability to change length of school day/term

Reverse of SSSNB - proposals will lead to weakening of terms & conditionsSalaries, 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 themStaff affected say their lives were shattered because of false claimsGMB calls for head teachers to support staff under investigationIf an allegation is made against you then you need a solicitor – we will provide oneNever 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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