GMB Union
The GMB is a trade union, membership of which is open to all non-academic University staff as well as students who are also employed by the College. The local branch of the GMB (“RHUL GMB”) welcomes applications for membership from all eligible members of the College; if you are uncertain of the benefits that membership offers, or are unsure what services the GMB can offer you, please see the GMB Head Office web page which outlines the many reasons for joining.
Want to join? Please download the form from the link below and give it to any one of the workplace representatives listed right.
› GMB application form
Latest Updates
Latest Pay Offer Rejected
On 15th October 2009, the GMB, in conjunction with the Educational Institute of scotland, UCU, UNISON, and Unite unions sent a letter to the UCEA (Universities and Colleges Employers Association) rejecting the 2009/10 pay offer. Part of the letter stated that, "employers offered the lowest pay offer in the public sector and made the link between the pay rise and job security themselves, however they then refused to engage with the trade unions in any constructive way to promise job security in the sector."
Please contact one of your local GMB reps if you want to know more.
Changes to the Minimum Wage
Minimum
wage increases have been agreed and will be implemented from 1st October 2009. These will be:
- £ 5.80 per hour for adults, i.e. workers aged 22 and above
- £4.83 per hour for workers aged 18 - 21 years
- £3.57 per hour for young people