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• Date of Birth *

• Your Address *

  Start typing your address or postcode for suggestions or click the button to enter manually.

  
  
• Mobile Number *

  Home Phone Number
• Personal Email Address *

  We prefer a personal email address, not one linked to your employer.

  
  

  I consent to GMB using my email address to contact me regarding my membership application. For full details as to how GMB will process your data you can see our privacy policy here.

• Click which best describes your employment status:
  Full time

  GMB member working full time for more than 20 hours

  £15.18 per month

  Part time

  GMB member working part-time for 20 hours or less and GMB members under 18 years. if you work in a school please check the current GMB rate with your local GMB office.

  £8.57 per month

  Apprentice

  GMB members undertaking an accredited apprenticeship.

  £3.00 per month

  Student

  For non-working students only.

  £1.00 per month

  Full time

  GMB member working full time for more than 20 hours

  €17.28 per month

  Part time

  GMB member working part-time for 20 hours or less and GMB members under 18 years. if you work in a school please check the current GMB rate with your local GMB office.

  €9.76 per month

• Your Job Title *

  Name of Employer * Your School, College or University name: *
• Workplace Address *

  This is your work location/workplace address

  Your School, College or University Address: *
  
  
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We want to make it as easy as possible to talk to each other.

GMB contacts members by email, phone and SMS about issues related to membership, membership services and campaigns.

• Tick if you DO wish to be contacted by:
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This will be your GMB password

Your password should be at least 8 characters long, contain at least one UPPERCASE letter and one number.

• Type Password *

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• Re-type Password *

Before you begin the Direct Debit step, please answer the following questions:

• Is the bank account in your name?
  Yes

  No
• Are you the only signatory required to authorise this Direct Debit?
  Yes

  No

Making Payment

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit

SEPA Direct Debit Instruction to your Bank or Building Society

To set up your Direct Debit Instruction on-line you’ll need to provide your bank details – account name, account number and sort code.

Direct Debit Details Set up

Thank you for choosing to join GMB.

Your membership fee (Full) is:

£ per month

Please fill in your bank details below to complete your Direct Debit Instruction

• Name(s) of Account Holder(s) *
• Bank/Building Society account number *
• Branch Sort Code *

  - -

The name that will appear on your bank statement against the Direct Debit will be GMB Trade Union. GMB Service User Number: 974330

The name that will appear on your bank statement against the Direct Debit will be GMB Trade Union. SEPA Originator Identification Number IE37SDD350118

Need assistance or have an enquiry? Contact us.

Online Joining Enquiries
0141 849 6691
(Mon - Fri 09.00-16.30)

GMB National Office
Mary Turner House
22 Stephenson Way
Euston
NW1 2HD

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society:

Please pay GMB Direct Debits from the account detailed in this Instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this Instruction may remain with GMB and if so, details will be passed electronically to my Bank/Building Society.

NOTE: Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions for some types of account.

Your Direct Debit Instruction details incorporating your Advance Notice, will be confirmed to you no later than 10 working days before the first collection.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

• This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.
• If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit, GMB will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request GMB to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request.
• If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit by GMB or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society. - If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when GMB asks you to.
• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

• As part of your rights, you are entitled to a refund from your bank under the terms and conditions of your agreement with your bank. A refund must be claimed within 8 weeks starting from the date on which your account was debited. Your rights are explained in a statement that you can obtain from your bank.
• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your Bank or Building Society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.

GMB collects equality monitoring data in order to ensure diversity in our membership and democratic structures and help us to meet our aims of being a fully inclusive union. We follow the most recent government guidelines, which we understand are not fitting for everyone so there is an option to self define, although choosing a specific category will assist us with analysing data if you can. Sharing this information with GMB is optional. All data will be kept securely.

• What is your ethnic group? *

  Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background.

  Select Asian / Asian British - Indian Asian / Asian British - Pakistani Asian / Asian British - Bangladeshi Asian / Asian British - Chinese Asian / Asian British - Any other Asian background Black / Black British - African Black / Black British - Caribbean Black / Black British - Any other Black background Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black Caribbean Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black African Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - White and Asian Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - Any other Mixed / Multiple ethnic backgrounds White - White - English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / British White - Irish White - Gypsy / Irish Traveller White - Roma White - Any other White background Other ethnic group - Arab Other ethnic group - I'd like to self-define Prefer not to say
• What best describes your gender? *

  Select Woman Man Non-binary I'd like to self define Prefer not to say
• Do you consider yourself to be disabled or living with a long-term impairment, illness or health condition? *

  This may include: physical and mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia etc), diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, limb difference, chronic pain, vision impairment, being deaf or hard of hearing, chronic conditions relating to older age and other conditions not listed here.

  Select Yes No Prefer not to say
• What is your sexual orientation? *

  Select Bisexual Gay Man Gay Woman/Lesbian Heterosexual/Straight I'd prefer to self define Prefer not to say
• Do you identify as trans or have a trans history? *

  Trans is an umbrella term used by people whose gender is not the same as the sex they were assigned at birth.

  Select Yes No Prefer not to say

Providing equality monitoring helps us to analyse our membership and get in contact on issues relevent to you.

• Where did you hear about GMB?

  This helps us to understand the different channels new members use to join GMB.

  Select Workplace representative (GMB workplace rep) GMB branch or branch meeting A colleague or fellow GMB member GMB organiser (regional officer) Information at my workplace GMB website Email from GMB GMB text message GMB social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) GMB campaign or dispute Leaflet or poster from GMB Stall, event or outreach activity Media coverage involving GMB Family or friend My employer Google search, or other search engine I am a returning member Other (please specify) Prefer not to say / Don`t know

Please review and confirm your details, including your direct debit details, below. You will be able to update details through your MyGMB members area once your membership has been set up. To read the GMB rulebook please click here. To see our privacy policy please click here.

The name which will appear on your bank statement against the Direct Debit will be GMB Trade Union. Please do not send this form to your bank.