Branch News
GMB Contingent On Manchester March At Tory Party Conference Against Austerity And Over Attacks On Trades Union Rights
Posted: 8th October 2015
We are in danger of coming full circle with attacks on the young, disabled and those who are most vulnerable in society by the Tories says GMB.
GMB members from across the country joined over 60,000 trades unionists and supporters to protest against the government’s austerity programme and attacks on trades union rights at the…
A message from our General Secretary
Posted: 30th July 2015
I’m going to keep this short and sweet. London has a big decision ahead. In the coming weeks Labour is choosing not just a national leader and deputy leader, but a candidate for London Mayor too. You have the right to a vote in who leads Labour in our city. It’s as simple as clicking…
Would you like to be a Union Learner Rep?
Posted: 30th July 2015
We will be running Union Learner Rep training next month (on Monday’s) at the Frizlands Learning Centre, please let Lynsey know if you are interested in becoming a Union Learner Rep. Lynsey.mann@lbbd.gov.uk or 02082272115.
Candid magazine out now!
Posted: 29th July 2015
Take a look at the latest edition of Candid, the magazine for London region GMB members. This issue features information about the work of the Regional Equality Forum and the strand groups that feed into it. This year the London Region Equality Forum won an award for the ‘Most inspirational Regional equality forum’.
Further 22 days strike 13 May – 7 June by LBBD Refuse Drivers
Posted: 12th May 2015
Over 100 GMB members employed as bin lorry drivers for Barking & Dagenham Council Environmental Services will take a further 22 days of strike action in a dispute over cut of £1,000 a year in regular contractual pay which arises from the council cutting corners on the safety of refuse vehicles. This is a cut…
Day 10 of the Drivers Strike
Posted: 6th May 2015
Great turn out on the picket line for the 10th day of strike action. Please support our striking workers by showing solidarity on the picket line, on social media or donating to the strike fund if you can (contact the B10 office for details 02082272115). With 22 more days of strike action planned, its going…
International Workers Memorial Day 2015
Posted: 28th April 2015
GMB B10 layed a wreath today to remember those who have lost their lives at work. Remember the dead but fight for the living!
B&D £2,000 Pay Cut Threat
Posted: 16th December 2014
GMB Members to Hold Santa Demo At Barking & Dagenham Council Cabinet Meeting To Stop £2,000 Pay Cut For Refuse & Street Cleaning Service
The need for the council to make cuts is the result of Tory policies and GMB is calling on Barking & Dagenham councillors not to carry out Tory led cuts…
B10 member talks to Dagenham MP about cuts
Posted: 10th November 2014
Watch our fellow B10 member Billie-Jean Brindley speaking to Jon Cruddas, Dagenham MP, about the cuts to waste services….