Summer 2026 Update
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Watch this space as we announce what’s being planned for Summer 2026 !
If you have any suggestions please email The Branch via gmb@bolton.gov.uk
Branch News
Pay Ballot now open ! Closing May 22nd Noon
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT, COUNCIL, SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES
BALLOT OPEN FROM 13 APRIL 2026!
GMB pay ballot covering all workers across local government, school & academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC Green Book) pay, terms and conditions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland is now open.
GMB members will have their say on pay and we…
NJC Local Govt Pay 2025/2026 Agreed
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The National Joint Council (NJC) pay deal has now been settled after extensive negotiations. While the deal brings a pay increase, many members had hoped for a better offer given the rising cost of living and continued workplace pressures.
GMB Bolton 23 acknowledges that this result falls short of fully addressing members’ concerns about real-term…
Pay Offer 2025/2026
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Many members of GMB Bolton LG23 have raised frustrations about local government pay with us.
The joint claim below has now been lodged and unions await a response.
The claim is for
- An increase of at least £3000 across all NJC spinal column points.
In addition
- A clear plan to reach…
NJC Pay Award 2024/25 – Update
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NJC Pay Award 2024/25 –
Update 22nd October 2024
NJC 2024/25 Ballot Results
Dear Member,
The National Pay Award for Local Government for 2024/25 has now been settled.
Unison and Unite ballots have now concluded and unions have accepted the offer.
The Local Government Association has been notified and official communication…
Dates for diaries – Update Pride 2024
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Pride 2024 – Bolton Pride May update
GMB Bolton 23 branch will not be participating in Bolton Pride this year and instead will be supporting community prides such as Pride on the Range ( same date) and Bury Pride ( June 1st) alongside our partners Just a Ball Game and GMB NWI Shout!
We…
Mary O’Shaughnessy – Remembering a very remarkable North Western woman
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Whilst in Brighton for GMB Congress , members of GMB NWI Equalities Forum and friends paid a visit to Woodvale cemetery to pay respects and lay flowers in honour of Mary O’ Shaughnessy , a remarkable woman who was born in our North West & Irish region near Wigan.
The visit followed on from a…
Friday 28th April 2023- International Workers Memorial Day
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Remember the dead – Fight for the living!
Please support Bolton Trades Council event on Friday 28th April in Victoria Square.
GMB Bolton 23 Branch invites you to walk with us from the CVS building to Victoria Square where we will gather for a silence to remember those whose lives have been lost through…
Please support GMB NWI Regional Christmas Appeal!
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This year our branch is supporting GMB North West and Irish Region’s Christmas Appeal to help Foodbanks and the Homeless.
The countdown to Christmas seems to have begun, stores are playing seasonal music and every supermarket has its Christmas advert playing on tv.
Donations of toiletries and personal hygiene items are things that people really…
October Update
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It’s been a very busy month for GMB Bolton 23 branch…..
The month began with a trip to Birmingham to remind the Tory Party conference that Enough is Enough and We Demand Better !
October sees the annual Show Racism the Red Card Day / Wear Red Day and Stop Hate UK’s Hate Crime…