Posted: 12th November 2015
As you are fully aware, the world of Local Government and Public Services has changed beyond all recognition since 2010. Local Government budgets continue to be cut at an alarming rate, and the consequence of this is further redundancies and attacks on members Terms and Conditions.
It has always been a priority for GMB to be…
Posted: 29th October 2015
GMB members should have received ballot papers with their latest edition of Candid magazine, in order to vote in the elections of General Secretary and Central Executive Council. The papers will be coupled with a booklet containing statements from each person seeking election; Milton Keynes City branch has not formally nominated any candidates so it…
Posted: 19th October 2015
The Trade Union Bill represents a fundamental attack on the rights of trade unions and workers. It is an ideologically driven challenge – by the Conservative government – to some of our most basic rights, which seeks to undermine workers’ freedom to take action against poor employers and their terms.
The proposals are wide-ranging; they…
Posted: 8th October 2015
GMB London Region is hosting a hustings event for the position of General Secretary & Treasurer. Hopefully you would have already received an email from GMB with details of the event, and it would be fantastic to see members from our branch attend. Colleagues from the Milton Keynes branch will be attending so it is…
Posted: 12th August 2015
The Milton Keynes Labour Party will be hosting a deputy leadership hustings, incorporated in to the All Member’s Meeting. Party members, registered supporters, and affiliated supporters are all welcome to attend. This is a perfect opportunity for members and supporters to assess the candidates before voting papers have to be returned (by 10th September 2015).
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Posted: 28th July 2015
Do you want to have a say in who becomes the next leader of the Labour Party? As a member of GMB you’re entitled to vote in the contest, but you have to register first. Becoming an affiliated supporter doesn’t mean joining the Labour Party, and it’s absolutely free.
All GMB members who register as…
Posted: 16th June 2015
The 98th GMB Congress was held in Dublin. It was only the second time since our union was founded in 1889 that Congress was held here. It was an eventful week with key announcements from our General Secretary, the first Labour leadership hustings, and much more besides.
Our delegate has written a full report on…
Posted: 4th June 2015
The people of Milton Keynes gathered last night at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone and packed out both floors of the hall. The guest speakers were fantastic, speaking about the damaging affects of an austerity agenda and how we as the opposition need to address this.
The fact that so many people attended can…
Posted: 26th May 2015
On Wednesday 3rd June 2015, Milton Keynes Against the Cuts (Milton Keynes People’s Assembly) and The People’s Assembly are holding a public meeting to discuss what happens now after the general election and how we build a society that works for the people.
GMB Milton Keynes City Branch are proud affiliates to The People’s Assembly, and…
Posted: 19th May 2015
GMB Milton Keynes City Branch recently put together a survey, and this should reach you via email shortly. Just in case it inadvertently ends up in your trash folder, or in the event that we don’t have your contact details up-to-date, a copy of the email and a link to the survey have been posted…