Why Join the GMB ?
1 . ADVICE , on employment related issues in the workplace , pensions , health & safety to highlight the most obvious .
2 . RERESENTATION , for all GMB members is available as a right ( including agency and home workers ) regardless of number of employees in the workplace .
3 . LEGAL ASSISTANCE , members and their families can access Free Legal Services saving as much as 25 % ( typical high street price ) of the damages . Keep 100 % of your awarded claim .
The GMB provides representation on grievance and disciplinary matters - you have a legal right to trade union representation ( whether your company recognise a union or not ).
GMB has a dedicated legal firm called UNIONLINE providing free legal advice and pursuing claims for damages on your behalf . GMB promotes health & safety in the workplace , so union members are less likely to be injured at work in comparison to non union members and workplaces . We appoint , train and support legally recognised workplace safety representatives
GMB members have access to expert advice on pensions , equal pay , discrimination , harassment , health & safety , maternity rights , human rights and lots more .
Our Regional Equality Forum help to drive the equality agenda forward . The most recent Forum has just been elected and will serve a two year term . The Forum is made up of 16 members , one for each of the equality strands , Race , Gender , LGBT , Disability , Migrant worker and Youth .
In the GMB North West & Irish region we host annual GMB Women ’ s and Campaigns for Justice Conferences ; affording various groups and campaigns a platform to highlight their fight for justice inside and outside the workplace . Members and their families are welcome to attend or even put forward an agenda that is important to them , their families and communities .
GMB membership offers so much more than just insurance for workplace support , your GMB membership contributes to a much bigger picture and helps keep a fairer balance between workers and employers . GMB membership fees are real
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Promotional Rate – working less than 10 hours per week Pay £ 1.00 per week £ 4.34 per month for fairness we champion . time – more than 10 hours up to 20 hours per week Pay £ 1.75 per week Or £ 7.59 per month
Full time work 20 hours or more per week Pay £ 3.00 per week Or £ 13.00 per month
We strive to improve your terms and conditions at work , negotiating on your behalf to improve your terms and conditions .
Apprentices = Non-working
£ 2 per month . Often we will challenge unjust decisions in the courts , for Students = £ 1 example we took part timers rights to the European Court per month , Students and Won . We also fight for equality in the workplace , who are in employment will continue to ensuring everyone is treated fairly . Sick
Training is available for GMB Union and Representatives , pay the rate applicable helping them build confidence and unemployed arm them with the to their employment tools to best represent GMB members = 5p members at work . and hours of work . per week
Retired life members = If a GMB member retires on or after 1 July 2015 , they can apply for free retired life membership within three months of no longer paying contributions in line with rules 45 or 46 . To qualify , they have to be permanently retired from paid work , be members for at least 5 years and apply in writing to become retired life members of the union .
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