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On Saturday May 21st the TUC organised a march and rally in London.
The event was organised to give people the opportunity to demand a new deal for working people…..and tens of thousands of people marched calling for an end to austerity, for an end to zero hour contacts, for a fully funded…
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We are many – They are few!
Last night saw an event in Bolton held directly in answer to the outrageous hash tag campaign ‘ Punish a Muslim Day’
Organised by Unite Against Facism, Bolton Trades Council, BCOM and other organisations, the event at the STEPS centre saw over 70 people attending to ‘Stand Up…
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Heart Unions Week 12 – 18 February 2018
From the 12th to 18th of February 2018, GMB will be joining the TUC in a special week of action throughout England and Wales. As part of the Heart Unions campaign, we’ll be showcasing the amazing work unions do, and telling the stories of ordinary members and…
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Alan, Jo and the rest of Bolton 23 Branch committee would like to wish all GMB stewards, members, and friends of the branch a very Happy Christmas!
The office will be open between Christmas and New Year – please leave a message as we’ll be out and about and the office will not be covered…
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Dying to Work Charter signed by Bolton Council, NW TUC and Joint Trades Unions
Members of GMB Bolton 23 Branch Committee, (The second largest trades union within Bolton Council) attended the signing of the Dying to Work Charter on Monday 4th September at Bolton Town Hall. A full council motion to adopt the Charter was…
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Happy Fifth Anniversary to our Branch Banner! We can’t believe our banner is now five years old
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jo Pitchford GMB Bolton 23 Branch President 07824541287
Wednesday 5th July 2017
Members of GMB Bolton 23 Branch Committee, (The second largest trades union within Bolton Council) have worked with York Disabled…
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Unions call for a long overdue pay rise for hard-pressed council employees
Joint Unions Press Release
Three unions representing more than 1.6 million local government employees in schools and councils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have today (Wednesday 14.06.17) submitted a pay claim that attempts to narrow the…
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Invitation from Brendan Cox, The Jo Cox Foundation, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council
Greater Manchester Great Get Together
Friday June 16th, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester City Centre
Programme from 7pm – 10pm
Dear friend
On behalf of Greater Manchester Citizens, Manchester City Council…
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The country is crying out for change and this manifesto can deliver it.
GMB has backed the Labour manifesto which will practically change millions of lives. Jeremy Corbyn unveiled the party’s pledges to the country in Bradford this morning.
It includes promises on social care, housing, the NHS, a new minimum wage of £10 per…
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A message from GMB General Secretary Tim Roache regarding the upcoming General Election
It will not have escaped anyone’s attention that a General Election has been announced.
We will be at the polls in just 7 weeks with a very clear choice ahead. Things are fast moving at this stage and we are speaking…