Public Services
GMB's Public Services Section is for members of the Union who
are employed in local authorities, schools, the NHS, further and
higher education, passenger transport, social care, voluntary
organisations and private sector contractors engaged in publicly
funded work. There are 300,000 members in the Public Services
Section, which is 50% of the entire Union membership.
The Government's proposals for our public services include
massive reorganisation and an increased use of the private sector
under Best Value, PFI and Public:Private Partnerships. GMB
continues to campaign for additional resources from the public
purse, improved standards and greater accountability.
The changing face of our public services requires a streetwise,
flexible and powerful union that can safeguard our public services
and all public service workers. The transfer of MPO - the
Managerial and Professional Officers' Union - in February 2001
ensures GMB is the Union to represent and negotiate on behalf of
all employees at every level in the Public Sector.
- Public Services: Local Government,
Refuse Collectors, Ceaners, Schools Support Staff, Ambulance
Drivers, NHS Workers, Public Transport.